Complete Definition of "humus"

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English

Etymology 1
Latin humus#Latin|humus

Pronunciation
hyo�o'm�s, /�hju�m�s/, /<tt>"hju:m@s</tt>/
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-u�m�s|-u�m�s

Noun
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  1. 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

Translations
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German: Humus m

See also
compost
mulch

Etymology 2
Turksish humus#Turkish|humus or Arabic hummus

Noun
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  1. An alternative spelling of hummus.

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