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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
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“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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