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nous
noun
That which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
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naʊs
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noun
That which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
“His mind wandered”
noun
Common sense
“She has great social nous”
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His mind wandered
I couldn't get his words out of my head
She has great social nous
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