Mary Jane

[ mair-ee jeyn ]

/ ˈmɛər i ˈdʒeɪn /

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noun

a small, round sponge cake, usually with a circular indentation on top, for topping with fruit, whipped cream, etc., and served as an individual portion.

Trademark.

Mary Janes, small bits of chocolate, candy, sugar, or the like, for sprinkling on ice cream; sprinkles.

a brand of young girls' low-heeled shoe of patent leather having across the instep a single strap that fastens at the side.

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Maryborough, Maryellen, Mary had a little lamb, Mary I, Mary II, Mary Jane, Maryland, Maryland yellowthroat, Marylou, Mary Magdalene, “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary”

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Mary Jane²

or mar·y·jane

[ mair-ee jeyn ]

/ ˈmɛər i ˌdʒeɪn /

noun Slang.

marijuana. Abbreviation: MJ

Origin of Mary Jane

First recorded in 1925–30; translation of Mexican Spanish marijuana, by the popular assumption—probably incorrect—that it is a compound of Spanish María and Juana

How to use Mary Jane in a sentence

The series originally created by Mara Brock Akil, creator of BET’s Being Mary Jane and UPN’s Girlfriends, will be reimagined with original cast members Wendy Raquel Robinson and Hosea Chanchez returning to their roles as Tasha Mack and Malik Wright.
Paramount+ Announces ‘The Game’ Reboot With Original Cast|Brande Victorian|May 13, 2021|Essence.com
I kicked in, rode to the top of Mary Jane, and the skinny skis kicked back.
An Ode to Skinny Skis|Dan Schwartz|March 5, 2021|Outside Online
Many are familiar with Raven Goodwin due to her roles on BET’s Being Mary Jane and Ryan Murphy’s Hollywood, but her next role aims to take her to another level.
Raven Goodwin Is Hattie McDaniel For ‘Behind The Smile’ Biopic|Stephanie Dunivan|January 7, 2021|Essence.com
His first girlfriend needs to be Gwen Stacy, not Mary Jane Watson!
How ‘Battlestar Galactica,’ ‘Game of Thrones,’ and FanFiction Conquered Pop Culture|Arthur Chu|May 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I wanted to see that woman, the Mary Jane in my head, on my television screen.
Black Women Seize Center Stage at Last|Allison Samuels|July 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Mara Brock Akil has been living with a woman named Mary Jane in her head for years.
Black Women Seize Center Stage at Last|Allison Samuels|July 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Shailene Woodley had been cast as Mary Jane in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, but her role has been cut from the film.
Could Spider-Man Be Gay? Andrew Garfield Thinks So.|Kevin Fallon|July 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
So here we are, at the milestone issue, with Peter a 30-something scientist who might or might not be dating Mary Jane still.
Grandpa in Tights: Spider-Man Hits Middle Age|Sujay Kumar|August 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
I got his affidavit, and we parted the best of friends, he urging me to call at his shanty and see Mary Jane and the kids.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes
The king he spread his arms, and Mary Jane she jumped for them, and the hare-lip jumped for the duke, and there they had it!
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Then Mary Jane she fetched the letter her father left behind, and the king he read it out loud and cried over it.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Mary Jane she went for him, Susan and the hare-lip went for the duke, and then such another hugging and kissing I never see yet.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Mary Jane Wilks, you know me for your friend, and for your unselfish friend, too.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

British Dictionary definitions for Mary Jane

mary jane

noun

US and Canadian a slang term for marijuana

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