Definition of nous
English to English noun - common sense
She has great social nous.
source: WordNet 3.0 - that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason
His mind wandered.
I couldn't get his words out of my head.
source: WordNet 3.0 - Intellect; understanding; talent; -- used humorously.
source: Webster 1913 - The reason; the highest intellect; God regarded as the World Reason.
source: Webster 1913
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nous, nonius, noious, noyous, nosh, nose, naos, nosy, nocuous, nimious, noyes, noisy, nones, nowes, numinous, nisus, negus, nosey, nusku, noose
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