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13 Nouns That End With OUS

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Word Definitions Synonyms
burnous (noun) a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors Synonyms: burnoose, burnouse
cabassous (noun) naked-tailed armadillo of tropical South America Synonyms: Cabassous unicinctus, tatouay
cautious (noun) people who are fearful and cautious Synonyms: timid
couscous (noun) a pasta made in northern Africa of crushed and steamed semolina
(noun) a spicy dish that originated in northern Africa; consists of pasta steamed with a meat and vegetable stew
gallous (noun) alternative terms for gallows Synonyms: gallows-tree, gallows tree, gibbet
humous (noun) a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East Synonyms: hommos, hoummos, hummus, humus
larcenous (noun) having a disposition to steal Synonyms: thievishness
nous (noun) that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason Synonyms: brain, head, mind, psyche
(noun) common sense
religious (noun) a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
rendezvous (noun) a meeting planned at a certain time and place
(noun) a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex Synonyms: tryst
(noun) a place where people meet
scabious (noun) any of various plants of the genus Scabiosa Synonyms: scabiosa
subconscious (noun) psychic activity just below the level of awareness Synonyms: subconscious mind
unconscious (noun) that part of the mind wherein psychic activity takes place of which the person is unaware Synonyms: unconscious mind

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