humus

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
10
Words With Friends
12
Letters
5
Pronunciation
/ˈhjuːməs/

Definition of humus

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable, usually)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.
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noun

  1. (uncountable, usually)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.
  2. (alt-of, alternative, uncountable)Alternative spelling of hummus (“chickpea dip”).

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin humus.

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12 playable · top: HUMS (9 pts)

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4-letter words

1 word

3-letter words

4 words

2-letter words

6 words

Hooks

1 extension · 1 back

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