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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.



cannabis

/ ˈæəɪ /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԲԲ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·Բ· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of cannabis1

First recorded in 1790–1800; from New Latin, from Latin: literally, “hemp,” from Greek áԲԲ; hemp
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of cannabis1

C18: from Latin, from Greek kannabis; see hemp
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Emily had previous issues with drinking too much and smoking cannabis, the inquest heard.

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Some people have replaced at least part of their alcohol consumption with cannabis.

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Gold Flora, a Southern California-based cannabis company that operates 16 dispensaries statewide, is seeking to sell its assets through a receivership, the latest sign of distress in the weed industry.

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Detectives discovered the cannabis after they stopped a man in a lorry travelling from Larne Harbour in County Antrim on Saturday.

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James Dwyer SC outlined his client's background, adding that McGreevy had been using cannabis since he was a teenager but was drug-free since going into custody.

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