humus
nounHow many syllables in humus?
There are 2 syllables in the word humus.How to pronounce humus:
Definition of humus:
- humus (noun):
- loose soil, esp. when rich in organic matter
- a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East.
- a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic entry 1 sense 1a(2)) portion of soil
Synonyms for humus:
alluvium
clay
clod
colluvium
detritus
dirt
dust
earth
gault
gley
gook
gravel
ground
gumbo
hommos
hoummos
hummus
humous
kaolin
loam
loess
marl
mold
mould
muck
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