English noun: humus | |||
1. | humus (substance) partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dirt, soil | ||
Substance meronym | A horizon, A-horizon | ||
2. | humus (food) a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East | ||
Synonyms | hommos, hoummos, hummus, humous | ||
Broader (hypernym) | paste, spread | ||