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   humus

   /ˈhjuːməs/

   noun

   • 1. the organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms.

   Word Origin late 18th century: from Latin, ‘soil’.

   Scrabble Points: 10

   • H

     4

   • U

     1

   • M

     3

   • U

     1

   • S

     1

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