What is "humus" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does humus mean in English? Meaning of humus definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "humus" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "humus": partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil

Noun

  • Meaning: partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
  • Synonyms: humus
  • Hypernyms: dirt soil
  • Hyphenation: hu‧mus

    Meaning of "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

    Noun

  • Meaning: a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
  • Synonyms: hommos hoummos hummus humous humus
  • Hypernyms: paste spread
  • Hyphenation: hu‧mus

    Synonyms:

    fertilizer, leaf mold, soil conditioner, land, dirt, terrain, shore, surface, coast, mud, clay, dust, turf, gravel, clod, sod, muck, compost, deposit, mold, fill, terra firma, sand, marl, loam, subsoil, topsoil, glebe, alluvium, dry land, peat moss, terrane, manure, mulch, dung, compost, maul, guano, potash, buffalo chips, cow chips, peat moss, plant food, top dressing, manure, compost,

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