"animagus" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: animagi [plural]
Etymology: Coined by J. K. Rowling for her Harry Potter series as a blend of animal + magus. Term is introduced in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999). Etymology templates: {{coinage|en|J. K. Rowling}} Coined by J. K. Rowling, {{blend|en|animal|magus|nocap=1}} blend of animal + magus Head templates: {{en-noun|animagi}} animagus (plural animagi)
  1. (fantasy) A person who can transform into an animal. Wikipedia link: Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Categories (topical): Fantasy, Harry Potter
    Sense id: en-animagus-en-noun-4lgzs1eL Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Shapeshifters Topics: fantasy

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