Humus - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Humus :  (noun)
1: partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
2: a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East [syn: hummus, hommos, hoummos, humous]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Humus : \Hu"mus\, n. [L., the earth, ground, soil.] That portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of soils. --Graham.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Humus

triwaca: Pesquisando preços de bandejas plásticas para fazer um minhocário em casa. Recicla restos de comida e vira Humus para o jardim!
ayaonga: endh buh Humus unthjiah shg bhi hehe. bi utnmaar sangdchlaa haha
LekkerFlavour: Submission: Chilli Biltong and Humus
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