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Intellect; understanding; talent; -- used humorously.

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  1. n. Intellect; understanding; talent; -- used humorously.
  2. n. common sense
  3. n. that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason