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magic

1. mag.ic \'maj-ik\ n [ME magik, fr. MF magique, fr. L magice, fr. Gk 
   magike-], fem. of magikos Magian, magical, fr. magos magus, sorcerer, of 
   Iranian origin; akin to OPer mogush sorcerer 1a: the use of means (as 
   charms, spells) believed to have supernatural powe r over natural forces 
   1b: magic rites or incantations  2a: an extraordinary power or influence 
   seemingly from a supernatural sourc e 2b: something that seems to cast a 
   spell : ENCHANTMENT  3: the art of producing illusions by legerdemain 
2. magic \'maj-i-k*l\ \-k(*-)le-\ aj 1: of or relating to magic  2a: having 
   seemingly supernatural qualities or powers  2b: ENCHANTING  - mag.i.cal aj