What is the meaning of nous?

noun

  • Common sense.
    • usage: "she has great social nous"
  • That which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason.
    • usage: "his mind wandered"; "I couldn't get his words out of my head"
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