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humus

Main Entry:: hu·mus
Pronunciation:: \ˈhyü-məs, ˈyü-\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: New Latin, from Latin, earth — more at humble
Date:: 1796

: a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic portion of soil

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