What is a derivative of humus?

Answer 1

The word 'humus' derives from the Latin word of the same spelling and meaning. An example of a linguistic derivative is the Latin word humilis, which means 'on the ground or of the earth'; or the English word humble, which refers to lowly or non-noble in origin, or to lacking in pride and self-aggrandizement. An example of an organic derivative is one of the various organic acids that are formed from humus. For example, humic acid is a derivative of humus through which water has been passed slowly. The word 'humus' also derives from the Turkish word of the same spelling and meaning. But the word now tends to be spelled 'hummus', to avoid confusion with the above meaning of organic matter-rich content of soil. Nevertheless, an example of a culinary derivative is any one of the subsequent regional variations on, and modern updates to, the classic dish of chickpeas cooked or mashed with ground sesame seeds and then served with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. And so examples are the modern updates of Sabra humus/hummus with the chipotle or caramelized onion versions.