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humus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • humus noun The dark, crumbly material in soil formed as dead leaves, plants and animals break down, which holds water and feeds growing plants.

Senses

humus is used for these senses in English:

  • humus A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms.