"planeswalker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: planeswalkers [plural]
Etymology: planes + walker. Originated in the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. Etymology templates: {{com|en|planes|walker}} planes + walker Head templates: {{en-noun}} planeswalker (plural planeswalkers)
  1. (fantasy) A wizard who can travel across planes of existence. Wikipedia link: Magic: The Gathering Categories (topical): Fantasy, Fictional abilities, Fictional characters, Magic: The Gathering
    Sense id: en-planeswalker-en-noun-cVJua80~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fantasy

Inflected forms

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