Defenition of the word humus

• Defenition of the word humus

  • The more or less decomposed organic matter in the soil.
  • Earth formed by the decay of vegetable matter.
  • A popular dish in the Middle East that consists of cooked, mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic.
  • partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
  • 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 for the word humus

• • black earth
  • hummus

Hypernyms for the word humus

• • dirt
  • paste
  • soil
  • spread

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