humus.
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.
Meaning & usage
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.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Latin humus.
Alternative spelling of hummus (“chickpea dip”).
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Turkish humus or Arabic حُمُّص (ḥummuṣ).
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