brains
/bɹeɪnz/ noun B1- The substance of a brain, as a material or foodstuff.
- The figurative substance of a brain: mental ability, intelligence. · Sadly, I got my brains from my mom and my looks from the mailman.
- The intelligent person or people in a group: the director, planner, administrator, etc. · Who's the brains behind this operation?
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“I want him to give me some brains,” said the Scarecrow eagerly.
“He has more brains than he needs.”
If you will kill for me the Wicked Witch of the West, I will bestow upon you a great many brains, and such good brains that you will be the wisest man in all the Land of Oz.”
Now go, and do not seek me again until you have earned the brains you so greatly desire.”
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