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Humus
01
a middle eastern creamy puree consisting of chickpeas, sesame paste, garlic, and olive oil which could be eaten with or without bread
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Composition
Simple
uncountable
plural form
humuses
Examples
Humus is a staple in many Middle Eastern dishes.
02
a type of soil formed by decayed plants and leaves
Examples
Farmers often add humus to their fields to improve the quality of the soil.
Lexical Tree
humify
humus
