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

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

From Science Daily

He said Mr Prout had two children with a partner and "things were going well until he started using cannabis" which led to family arguments and his children being taken into care.

From BBC

An image has captured the incredible moment a man involved in growing cannabis tried to evade police by hiding on a roof.

From BBC

Starting this weekend, brothels and bars will have earlier closing times and a ban on smoking cannabis on the streets in and around the Red Light District comes into force in May.

From BBC

If they can get their medications off the ground, it would give emergency room doctors additional tools to treat cannabis overdose.

From Salon

Related Words

• bhang
• hashish
• hemp
• pot
• tea