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nous
(n/u/s )

noun (n)

  • common sense(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    She has great social nous.
    source: wordnet30
  • that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason(noun.cognition)
    Synonym:
    brain, head, mind, psyche
    source: wordnet30
  • Intellect; understanding; talent; -- used humorously.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • The reason; the highest intellect; God regarded as the World Reason.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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