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humus

[hyoo-muhs, yoo-] / ˈhju məs, ˈju- /
NOUN
compost
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NOUN
dressing
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He also brought Humus, a nonvintage Portuguese red from Encosta da Quinta.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2021

Humus and ful are already on the table‚ next to a small plate of fresh onions‚ green chilis and a kalashnikov.

From Time • Apr. 19, 2013

Humus has sold a piddling 10,000 tons per year, has nevertheless made a small profit since 1934.

From Time Magazine Archive

Humus is a dark-colored substance, abundant in all rich ground.

From Farm Gardening with Hints on Cheap Manuring Quick Cash Crops and How to Grow Them by Anonymous

Humus, on account of its color, influences the heat absorbing powers of soils.

From The First Book of Farming by Goodrich, Charles Landon




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