The average annual yield from one coffee tree is the equivalent of 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of roasted coffee. It takes about 4,000 hand-picked green coffee beans to make a pound of coffee.
HUMUS
hummus, humus, hommos, hoummos, humous
(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
humus
(noun) partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
humus (usually uncountable, plural humuses)
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 2
Noun
humus (uncountable)
Alternative spelling of hummus
Anagrams
• mu shu
Source: Wiktionary
Hu"mus, n. Etym: [L., the earth, ground, soil.]
Definition: That portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of soils. Graham.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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