Meaning & use
Humous
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Of, resembling, or rich in humus, the dark organic material formed by decomposed plant and animal matter in soil.
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The gardener praised the plot's humous, nutrient-rich topsoil.
Forest floors are typically covered in a humous layer that supports new growth.
A note on using this word
Not to be confused with "hummus," the chickpea dip, for which "humous" is sometimes used as an alternative British spelling.
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2. noun
A British spelling variant of "hummus," the Middle Eastern chickpea dip.
She spread the humous thickly onto warm pita bread.
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