Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun humus

2 senses of humus

Sense 1
humus -- (partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil)
       => soil, dirt -- (the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock)

Sense 2
hummus, humus, hommos, hoummos, humous -- (a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East)
       => spread, paste -- (a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes)