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Are words that end in ous adjectives or nouns?

Words ending in "-ous" are typically adjectives.

Here are some examples:

* Dangerous

* Fabulous

* Numerous

* Curious

* Joyous

However, there are a few rare exceptions where words ending in "-ous" can be nouns:

* Nous - (archaic) meaning mind or intellect.

* Genus - a category of living organisms that share a common ancestor.

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