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Definition of Humus

1. Noun. Partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil.

2. Noun. A thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East.

Definition of Humus

1. n. That portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of soils.

Definition of Humus

1. Noun. A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms ¹

2. Noun. An alternative spelling of '''hummus'''. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Humus

1. decomposed organic matter [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Humus

1. The part of dirt or soil which comes from organic matter, such as from dead and decaying plants and animal remains. (06 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Humus

humppas humps humpties humpty humpy hums humstrum humstrums humuhumu humuhumunukunukuapuaa

humuhumunukunukuapuaas humulene cyclase humulin humulus humungous humus (current term) humuses humusy humvee humvees

hun hunch hunch cuddy hunch hunch forward hunch over hunchback hunchbacked hunchbacks hunched hunches

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