noose / nous [nu:s]
noose – n. & v. – n. – 1. a loop formed in a length of rope used to catch, control or in some cases kill something; 2. anything that resembles this; 3. a snare or restraint; v. – 1. bind, constrain using a length with a loop; 2. hang someone causing death; 3. arrange in a loop
nous – n. – 1. Philosophy – mind, intellect, intuition; 2. common sense, practical intelligence