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thaumaturgy

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thau⋅ma⋅tur⋅gy

[thaw-muh-tur-jee]
–noun
the working of wonders or miracles; magic.

Origin:
1720–30; < Gk thaumatourgía. See thaumato-, -urgy
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thau·ma·tur·gy   (thô'mə-tûr'jē)   
n.  The working of miracles or magic feats.
thau'ma·tur'gic, thau'ma·tur'gi·cal adj.
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Main Entry:  thaumaturgy
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  the performing of miracles or magic
Etymology:  Greek 'wonder-working'
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