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humus1 definition

hu·mus (hyo̵̅o̅′məs, yo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

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

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

humus2 definition

humus (hum′əs, ho̵om′əs)

noun

hummus

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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