̈ɪˌmæɡəˈzi:n n. 1 a
periodical publication containing articles, stories,
etc., usu.
with photographs, illustrations, etc. 2 a
chamber for holding a supply of cartridges to be
fed automatically to
the breech of a
gun. 3 a
similar device feeding a
camera,
slide projector, etc. 4 a
store for arms,
ammunition,
and provisions for
use in
war. 5 a store for explosives. [F magasin f.
It. magazzino f.
Arab. makazin pl. of makzan
storehouse f. kazana store up]