"humus" in the noun sense
1. humus
partially decomposed organic matter the organic component of soil
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
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