HUMUS

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

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; humus

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

Hypernyms ("humus" is a kind of...):

paste; spread (a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes)

Meaning:

Partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("humus" is a kind of...):

dirt; soil (the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock)

Holonyms ("humus" is a substance of...):

A-horizon; A horizon (the top layer of a soil profile; usually contains humus)

Derivation:

humic (of or relating to or derived from humus)