humus
nounUK /ˈhjuːməs/
US /ˈhjuːməs/
Humus is the dark, soft dirt made from old plants and leaves that have rotted down.
The gardener mixed humus into the soil to help the flowers grow.
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2. A dark brown organic substance in soil formed by the breakdown of plant and animal matter.
Rich humus gives the forest floor its spongy feel.
3. A spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic (often spelled hummus).
We dipped warm pita bread into a bowl of creamy humus.
4. Any dark, earthy material used to enrich land.
Farmers spread humus over the fields before planting.