three wise men

noun

three of a kind kings

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Meanings

three wise men1

nounthree wise men (uncountable)
  1. slanguncountablecard gamesthree of a kind kings

Three Wise Men2

proper nounthe Three Wise Men pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyThe three biblical Magi

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
magi

Origin

In reference to the three wise kings, or Magi, in the story of Christ's birth.

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Translations

Catalan Reis Mags
  • Reis Magsbiblical figures
German Heilige Drei Könige
  • Heilige Drei Königebiblical figures
Portuguese Reis Magos
  • Reis Magosbiblical figures
Spanish Reyes Magos
  • Reyes Magosbiblical figures
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