Humus
WordNet
noun
(1) 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) Partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
WiktionaryText
Noun
- 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
Etymology
From . Cognates include Sanskrit and Ancient Greek . Related to .
Inflection
Usage notes
is one of three common nouns that take the locative case, the other two being and .