hempseed
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hempseed
Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at hemp, seed
Example Sentences
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But first of all, let’s talk about on the ground today, in straight dollar figures, just on the hempseed oil.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2014
John Roulac is a founder of the very profitable and fast-growing hempseed oil company Nutiva.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2014
That was the case with a hemp seed ingredient that biologist Vyacheslav Dushenkov notified FDA about in 1999, when he worked for a now-defunct company that wanted to sell hempseed oil and powder.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2013
This is the nest or house, which, although no larger than a split hempseed contains some hundreds of the "bug."
From Eight Years' Wanderings in Ceylon by Sir Samuel White Baker
Is sowed as cummin or hempseed, with curses, and he thinks he thrives the better.
From Character Writings of the 17th Century by Various
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