NOUS
mind, head, brain, psyche, nous
(noun) that which is responsible for one’s thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason; “his mind wandered”; “I couldn’t get his words out of my head”
nous
(noun) common sense; “she has great social nous”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
nous (uncountable)
(philosophy) The mind or intellect, reason, both rational and emotional
In Neoplatonism, the divine reason, regarded as first divine emanation.
Common sense; practical intelligence.
Anagrams
• Onsu, Osun, UNOS, onus, ouns
Source: Wiktionary
Nous, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr.
Definition: Intellect; understanding; talent; -- used humorously.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(verb) conform one’s action or practice to; “keep appointments”; “she never keeps her promises”; “We kept to the original conditions of the contract”
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