magic carpet的词源

英文词源

magic (adj.)

late 14c., from Old French magique, from Latin magicus "magic, magical," from Greek magikos, from magike (see magic (n.)). Magic carpet first attested 1816. Magic Marker (1951) is a registered trademark (U.S.) by Speedry Products, Inc., Richmond Hill, N.Y. Magic lantern "optical instrument whereby a magnified image is thrown upon a wall or screen" is 1690s, from Modern Latin laterna magica.

中文词源

magic carpet：魔毯

来自阿拉伯神话，可以在空中飞的毯子。见电影《阿拉丁神灯》。

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