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The definition of humus is partially decomposed organic matter.

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Partially decomposed plant matter in the soil is an example of humus.

See humus in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a brown or black substance resulting from the partial decay of plant and animal matter; organic part of the soil

Origin: L, earth, ground, soil < IE *ĝhom-: see homo

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See humus in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

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.

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Origin: Latin, soil; see dhghem- in Indo-European roots

noun

Variant of hummus.

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