humus

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Pronunciation

• enPR: hyo͞o'məs, IPA: /ˈhjuːməs/

Noun

humus (uncountable)

1. 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

Translations

• French: humus
• German: Humus
• Portuguese: húmus, humo
• Russian: гу́мус
• Spanish: humus

Noun

humus (uncountable)

1. Alternative spelling of hummus

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