Meanings
adjectivehumous (not comparable)
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
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APA
humous. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/humous
MLA
“humous.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/humous. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “humous,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/humous.
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