Noun: humus hyoo-mus
- Partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
"The rich humus in the garden soil promoted healthy plant growth"
- A thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic, used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
"They served homemade humus with fresh vegetables at the party";
- hummus, hommos, hoummos, humous
Derived forms: humuses
Type of: dirt, paste, soil, spread
Encyclopedia: Humus