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bhang

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[ bang ]
/ bæŋ /
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noun
an edible preparation of marijuana made by soaking and grinding the young leaves and stems of the Cannabis sativa plant to create a paste, usually mixed with milk or water in traditional Indian beverages, and known for its mild hallucinogenic effects.
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Origin of bhang

First recorded in 1555–65; from Hindi bhāng, from Sanskrit bhangā “hemp”

Words nearby bhang

bhakri, bhakta, Bhaktapur, bhakti, bhakti-marga, bhang, bhangi, bhangra, bharal, Bharat, Bharata Natya
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Words related to bhang

hashish, hemp, pot, tea, cannabis, fiber, flax, jute, marijuana, dope, herb, grass, reefer, abaca, bang, fennel, manila, ganja, hash, joint

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British Dictionary definitions for bhang

bhang

bang

/ (bæŋ) /
noun
a preparation of the leaves and flower tops of Indian hemp, which has psychoactive properties: much used in IndiaSee also cannabis

Word Origin for bhang

C16: from Hindi bhāng
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