cannabis

[ kan-uh-bis ]
/ ˈkæn ə bɪs /
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noun

the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa.
the flowering tops of the plant.
any of the various parts of the plant from which hashish, marijuana, bhang, and similar mildly euphorogenic and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared.

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Origin of cannabis

1790–1800; < New Latin, Latin: hemp < Greek kánnabis; cognate with hemp

OTHER WORDS FROM cannabis

can·na·bic, adjective

Words nearby cannabis

canlit, canna, cannabin, cannabinoid, cannabinol, cannabis, cannabism, cannae, canned, canned heat, canned laughter
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Words related to cannabis

tea, hemp, pot, hashish, bhang, grass, reefer

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British Dictionary definitions for cannabis

cannabis
/ (ˈkænəbɪs) /

noun

the hemp plant, esp Indian hemp (Cannabis indica)See hemp
the drug obtained from the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, which is smoked or chewed for its psychoactive properties. It produces euphoria and relaxation; repeated use may lead to psychological dependenceSee also cannabin, hashish, marijuana, bhang

Derived forms of cannabis

cannabic, adjective

Word Origin for cannabis

C18: from Latin, from Greek kannabis; see hemp
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Medical definitions for cannabis

cannabis
[ kăn′ə-bĭs ]

n.

Any of several mildly euphoriant, intoxicating hallucinogenic drugs, such as hashish or marijuana, prepared from various parts of the hemp plant.
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