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Humus

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Noun

1. humus

partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil

2. hommos, hoummos, hummus, humous, humus

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

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Humus

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noun
a dark brown or black colloidal mass of partially decomposed organic matter in the soil. It improves the fertility and water retention of the soil and is therefore important for plant growth

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Humus

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noun
a brown or black substance resulting from the partial decay of plant and animal matter; organic part of the soil
noun
alt. sp. of
hummus

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Humus

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n.
A brown or black organic substance consisting of partially or wholly decayed vegetable or animal matter that provides nutrients for plants and increases the ability of soil to retain water.
n.
Variant of hummus.
n.
A smooth thick mixture of mashed chickpeas, tahini, oil, lemon juice, and garlic, used especially as a dip for pita.

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