Humus: meaning, definitions and examples

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humus

 

[ หˆhjuหmษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

soil composition

Humus is organic matter that has decomposed in soil. It is a key component in healthy soil, providing nutrients for plants and improving soil structure. Humus is dark in color and has a rich, earthy smell.

Synonyms

compost, decomposed material, organic matter

Examples of usage

  • Adding humus to the soil can increase its fertility.
  • Plants thrive in soil that is rich in humus.
Context #2 | Noun

food

In some cuisines, humus refers to a Middle Eastern dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. It is often served with pita bread or raw vegetables.

Synonyms

chickpea dip, chickpea spread, hummus

Examples of usage

  • I love to eat humus with fresh carrots and cucumber slices.
  • The humus had a creamy texture and a hint of garlic.

Translations

Translations of the word "humus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hรบmus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅเคฏเฅ‚เคฎเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Humus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ humus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะผัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ humus

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…ๆคๅœŸ (ใตใ—ใ‚‡ใใฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท humus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ humus

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท humus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์—ฝํ†  (bujeopt'o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุจุงู„ (ุฏุจุงู„)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ humus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ humus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…ๆฎ–ๅœŸ (fว”shรญtว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ humus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mold

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณัƒะผัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒฃแƒ›แƒฃแƒกแƒ˜ (humusi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ humus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ humus

Etymology

The word 'humus' comes from the Latin term 'humus', which means soil or earth. It has been used in English since the early 19th century to refer to the organic component of soil. In the context of food, 'humus' entered the English language from the Arabic word 'แธฅummuแนฃ', which means 'chickpeas'. The culinary use of 'humus' as a dip or spread became popular in the late 20th century as part of the growing interest in Middle Eastern cuisine.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,877, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.