humus的词源

英文词源

humus

humus: see humble

humus (n.)

1796, from Latin humus "earth, soil," probably from humi "on the ground," from PIE *dhghem- "earth" (source also of Latin humilis "low;" see chthonic). Related: Humous (adj.).

中文词源

humus：腐殖质

来自拉丁语humus,泥土，土壤，词源同exhume,humble,来自PIE*dhghem,泥土，词源同chthonic,chameleon,chamomile.可能来自PIE*dhegh,燃烧，词源同day,fever.词义演变参照area.

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