cannabis

American  

[kan-uh-bis] / ˈkæn ə bɪs /

noun

1. a plant of the genus Cannabis, most notably hemp, C. sativa .

   They live where the cannabis grows wild, like an aggressive weed.

2. any of the various parts of the plant, especially the leaves and flowering tops of C. sativa , from which hashish, marijuana, bhang, and similar mildly euphorigenic and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared.

   The legality of possessing cannabis varies state by state.

3. marijuana.

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cannabis British  

/ ˈkænəbɪs /

noun

1. the hemp plant, esp Indian hemp ( Cannabis indica ) See hemp

2. 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 dependence See also cannabin hashish marijuana bhang

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Other Word Forms

• cannabic adjective

Etymology

Origin of cannabis

First recorded in 1790–1800; from New Latin, from Latin: literally, “hemp,” from Greek kánnabis; hemp

Example Sentences

"Patients deserve honest conversations about what the science does and doesn't tell us about medical cannabis," Hsu said.

From Science Daily

Dogs living in states where human medical cannabis is legal were also more likely to receive CBD.

From Science Daily

The NHS has said the risks of medical cannabis are unclear, while one leading psychiatrist warned it could be harming some patients.

From BBC

Banks also steered clear of industries that regulators deemed high risk, such as cryptocurrency, cannabis or payday lending.

From The Wall Street Journal

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents swarmed a licensed cannabis farm in Camarillo, detaining hundreds of workers.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bhang
• hashish
• hemp
• pot
• tea