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prestidigitation
pres·ti·dig·i·ta·tion [ prèstə dijə táysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
conjuring: sleight of hand used in performing magic tricks ( formal or humorous )

[Mid-19th century. < French< prestidigitateur "person practicing sleight of hand" < preste "nimble" + Latin digitus "finger"]

pres·ti·dig·i·ta·tor [ prèstə díjjə taytər ] noun
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