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Word: Humus
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 18th century: from Latin, ‘soil’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhjuːməs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms.
Short Definition:organic component of soil, formed by decomposition of leaves
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