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nous

noun

: the intelligence and ability to make good judgments and decisions

Full Definition of NOUS

1
\ˈnüs also ˈnau̇s\ :  mind, reason: as
a :  an intelligent purposive principle of the world
b :  the divine reason regarded in Neoplatonism as the first emanation of God
2
\ˈnau̇s\ chiefly British :  common sense, alertness
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Origin of NOUS

Greek noos, nous mind
First Known Use: 1678

Related to NOUS

Synonyms
discreetness, discretion, gumption [chiefly dialect], horse sense, levelheadedness, common sense [chiefly British], policy, prudence, sense, sensibleness, wisdom, wit
Antonyms
imprudence, indiscretion

Rhymes with NOUS

crouse, crus, cruse, deuce, douce, goose, juice, loose, moose, mousse, noose, puce, rhus, ruse, Russ, schuss, Seuss, sluice, spruce, truce, use, Zeus

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. nous
  2. nous avons changé tout cela
  3. nous verrons ce que nous verrons
  4. entre nous
  5. après moi le déluge
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