cannabis

[kan-uh-bis]

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.

cannabis

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• cannabic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cannabis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cannabis¹

C18: from Latin, from Greek kannabis; see _hemp

Example Sentences

Nearly half of cannabis flower products sold in Colorado are inaccurately labeled for THC potency, with most overstating how strong they really are.

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A mother from Oxfordshire is warning of the dangers of drugs packaged to look like sweets after her son ate an entire bag of cannabis gummies.

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Their discoveries reveal new genetic connections to psychiatric, cognitive, and physical health, offering insights that could eventually guide prevention and treatment strategies for cannabis use disorder.

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In front of him was a small, green propane tank affixed with a torch, which he said he uses to cook and form wood pipes for tobacco and cannabis.

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THC drinks and cannabis have grown in popularity too, as Americans look to relax without a hangover the next morning.

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Related Words

• bhang 
• hashish 
• hemp 
• pot 
• tea