# humus

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈhjuːməs/ · frequency rank #60,868

## Definitions
1. A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin humus.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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