nous nous /ˈnuːs/

noun

1. That which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason  ( nous , psyche , brain , head , mind )
   that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
    His mind wandered
   his mind wandered
    I couldn't get his words out of my head
   I couldn't get his words out of my head
   
   
2. [Informal, British] Common sense  ( nous [Informal, British] )
   common sense
    She has great social nous
   she has great social nous