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мъдрец — meaning in English

madrets

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English meaning

  • oracle noun In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
  • sage adj Wise, especially through experience and good judgment.
  • wizard noun In folklore and fantasy fiction, a man who practises magic; a sorcerer.

Senses

мъдрец is used for these senses in English:

  • oracle A person considered to be a source of wisdom.
  • sage A very wise person or spiritual teacher; someone of gravity and wisdom, especially, a teacher venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave or stoic philosopher.
  • wisdom tooth (dentistry) One of the four (one upper and one lower on each side) rearmost molars in humans, which typically develop between ages 18-24.
  • wizard (obsolete) A wise man; a sage.

oracle — full definition

  1. noun In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
  2. noun A person regarded as an especially wise or authoritative source of guidance.

sage — full definition

  1. adj Wise, especially through experience and good judgment.
  2. noun A person widely respected for wisdom, especially an elder or philosopher.
  3. noun An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used in cooking, or related plants in the same genus.

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