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HUMUS

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Dictionary entry overview: What does humus mean?

• HUMUS (noun)
The noun HUMUS has 2 senses:

1. partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
2. a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East

Familiarity information: HUMUS used as a noun is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• HUMUS (noun)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("humus" is a kind of...):

dirt; soil (the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock)

Holonyms ("humus" is a substance of...):

A horizon; A-horizon (the top layer of a soil profile; usually contains humus)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

A thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

Synonyms:

hommos; hoummos; hummus; humous; humus

Hypernyms ("humus" is a kind of...):

paste; spread (a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers)

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