Humus
Pronunciation : Hu"mus
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L., the earth, ground, soil.]
Definition : Defn: That portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of soils. Graham.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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