humus.
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
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)
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Dutch humus, from Dutch humus.
the fine fibers from the trunk of the enau tree are used as koto strings.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Toba Batak [Term?].
hummus (dip made of chickpea paste)
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Arabic حُمُّص (ḥummuṣ).
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