Noun humus has 2 senses
  1. humus - partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
    --1 is a kind of
    soil, dirt
    --1 is a substance of A-horizon, A horizon
  2. hummus, humus, hommos, hoummos, humous - a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
    --2 is a kind of spread, paste
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