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n. A brown or black organic substance consisting of partially or wholly decayed vegetable or animal matter that provides nutrients for plants and increases the ability of soil to retain water.

n. Variant of hummus.

n. 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

n. An alternative spelling of hummus.

n. That portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of soils.

n. Vegetable mold.

n. partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil

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

"The word "humiliation" is rooted in the Latin word humus, which means "dirt.""

dirt    soil    paste    spread   

acid humus    sour humus    mild humus    mulch    compost   

earth   

habeus    arsenical    bubbler    subsoil    well-rotted    biogenic    activate    flocculent    peat    colloid