cannabis (ˈkænəbɪs) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | See hemp the hemp plant, esp Indian hemp (Cannabis indica) |
| 2. | cannabin hashish marijuana See also bhang 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 |
| [C18: from Latin, from Greek kannabis; see | |
| 'cannabic | |
| —adj | |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
cannabis (ˈkænəbɪs) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | See hemp the hemp plant, esp Indian hemp (Cannabis indica) |
| 2. | cannabin hashish marijuana See also bhang 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 |
| [C18: from Latin, from Greek kannabis; see | |
| 'cannabic | |
| —adj | |
cannabis can·na·bis (kān'ə-bĭs)
n.
Any of several mildly euphoriant, intoxicating hallucinogenic drugs, such as hashish or marijuana, prepared from various parts of the hemp plant.