məˌtɜr noun
the working of wonders or miracles; magic.
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thaumaturge (ˈθɔːməˌtɜːdʒ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| rare a performer of miracles; magician | |
| [C18: from Medieval Latin thaumaturgus, from Greek thaumatourgos miracle-working, from | |
| 'thaumaturgy | |
| —n | |
| thauma'turgic | |
| —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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