a. [ L. humus the earth, ground: cf. F. humique. ] (Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, vegetable mold; as, humic acid. See Humin. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. humus the ground + cubare to lie down. ] The act or practice of lying on the ground. [ Obs. ] Abp. Bramhall. [ 1913 Webster ]