(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:13:40

Hu"mus (?), n. [L., the earth, ground, soil.]

That portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of soils.

Graham.

 

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