What does humus mean?
A dark, earthy-smelling substance resulting from the decomposition of plant and animal matter, often used as a fertilizer or soil conditioner. It is also a term used in ecology to describe the upper layer of soil.
Example
"The gardener added humus to the soil to improve its fertility and structure."
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