Definition of humus Humus
/hjuˈmʌs/ - [hyumus] - hu•mus
We found 11 definitions of humus from 7 different sources.
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What does humus mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: humuses |
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| humus - partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil | ||
| dirt, soil the state of being covered with unclean things | ||
| a-horizon, a horizon the top layer of a soil profile; usually contains humus | ||
| humus - a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East | ||
| hummus, hommos, hoummos, humous | ||
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Wiktionary 
- humus (Noun)
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. - humus (Noun)
An alternative spelling of hummus.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- humus (n.)
That portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of soils.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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humus
The more or less decomposed organic matter in the soil. -
humus
Earth formed by the decay of vegetable matter. -
humus
A popular dish in the Middle East that consists of cooked, mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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humus
hūm′us, Humine, hūm′in, n. a brown or black powder in rich soils, formed by the action of air on animal or vegetable matter.—adj. Hū′mous. [L., 'the ground,' akin to Gr. chamai, on the ground.]
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Humus is often described as the 'life-force' of the soil.
Yet it is difficult to define humus in precise terms; it is a highly complex substance, the full nature of which is still not fully understood.
In the earth sciences, "humus" means any organic matter which has reached a point of stability, where it will break down no further and might, if conditions do not change, remain essentially as it is for centuries, or millennia.
In agriculture, "humus" is often used simply to mean mature compost, or natural compost extracted from a forest or other spontaneous source for use to amend soil.
Physically, the difference between humus and organic matter is that organic matter is rough looking material, with coarse plant remains still visible, while once fully humified it becomes more uniform in appearance (a dark, spongy, jelly-like substance) and amorphous in structure. That is, it has no determinate shape, structure or character.
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🔤- humus, noun, singular of humuses.
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