Meaning Of The Word Humus

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What's The Definition Of Humus?

humus
uncountable noun: Humus is the part of soil which consists of dead plants that have begun to decay.

humus in American English
noun: the dark organic material in soils, produced by the decomposition of vegetable or animal matter and essential to the fertility of the earth

humus in American English 1
a brown or black substance resulting from the partial decay of plant and animal matter; organic part of the soil

humus in American English 2
hummus

humus in British English
noun: a dark brown or black colloidal mass of partially decomposed organic matter in the soil. It improves the fertility and water retention of the soil and is therefore important for plant growth

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