bhang

American  

[bang] / bæŋ /

Or bang

noun

1. 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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bhang British  

/ bæŋ /

noun

1. a preparation of the leaves and flower tops of Indian hemp, which has psychoactive properties: much used in India See also cannabis

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Etymology

Origin of bhang

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

Example Sentences

It is brownish-green, and otherwise resembles bhang, as in odour and taste.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various

Medicinal extracts and preparations of all kinds, including proprietary or patent medicines, but exclusive of quinine or preparations of quinine, opium, gange, and bhang.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 9, part 1: Benjamin Harrison by Harrison, Benjamin

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