This word, meaning 'chickpea paste', can be spelled either way. The stress is on the first syllable, which rhymes with room, or sometimes broom. The second syllable is like the end of famous. Do not confuse it with humus, which means 'decomposed matter in soil' and is pronounced [hyoo-mous].
The flag was said to represent the nation's hope for a green revolution in agriculture. Green expresses the people's Muslim faith. Effective date: 20 November 1977.