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Definitions of humus
  1. noun
    a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
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  2. noun
    partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
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Definition that contains humus
  • dirt the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
  • soil the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
  • ground fire a forest fire that burns the humus; may not appear on the surface
  • humic of or relating to or derived from humus
  • a horizon the top layer of a soil profile; usually contains humus
  • humification the process of the formation of humus from plant remains
  • humify convert (plant remains) into humus
  • a-horizon the top layer of a soil profile; usually contains humus
  • humified converted to humus
  • pinesap fleshy tawny or reddish saprophytic herb resembling the Indian pipe and growing in woodland humus of eastern North America; in some classifications placed in a separate genus Hypopitys
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