humus
10 points
English
5 letters
Not in frequency data
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Definitions
noun
a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/hjˈuːmʌs/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural humuses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Crossword clues
- “a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East” wn-def
- “Another word for hummus” gen-syn
- “That portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of soils. Graham.” web-def
Anagrams
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