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Latin word magus comes from Old Persian 𐎶𐎦𐎢𐏁
𐎶𐎦𐎢𐏁 (Old Persian)
The meaning of this term is uncertain. (magūš) It is a hapax legomenon known only from the Behistun inscription where it is used as a title (?) of persons. Sometimes said to be the term for a Zoroastrian priest, or for a magician, or for a sub-tribe of the Medes; these interpretations are formed by Greek Μάγος and μάγος.
Μάγος (Ancient Greek)
μάγος (Ancient Greek)
magus (Latin)
Magic, magical (common usage) magician, and derogatorily sorcerer, trickster, conjurer, charlatan, wizard. (special usage) a Zoroastrian priest.