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Anoüs

noun
An·​o·​üs | \ ˈanəwəs\

Definition of Anoüs

: a genus of terns with a short tail and dark plumage found in warm countries — see noddy sense 2a

First Known Use of Anoüs

1826, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Anoüs

New Latin, from Greek anoos, anous silly, from a- a- entry 2 + noos, nous mind

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