hu·mus /ˈhjuməs, ˈju-/
腐殖質
hu·mus /ˈhjuməs, ˈju-/ 名詞
腐殖土,腐殖質
Hu·mus n. That portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of soils.
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humus
n 1: partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component
of soil
2: a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon
juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita;
originated in the Middle East [syn: hummus, hommos, hoummos,
humous]