humus

humus is a 5-letter English word with 3 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: That portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of soils. Face value is 10 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

5 letters · Scrabble 10 · Words With Friends 12 · 3 senses

Definitions

1. noun. That portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of soils.
2. noun. 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

3. noun. partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil

Synonyms

hommos, hoummos, hummus, humous

Common word forms

humuses

Words from these letters

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