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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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Word 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of cannabis1

C18: from Latin, from Greek kannabis; see hemp
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The jury was told it would hear evidence about the defendant's use of drugs that day - he had used ketamine, said Mr Jones, as well as cannabis and cocaine which was detected in his urine.

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The inquest heard officers from Devon and Cornwall Police recovered empty beer cans, vodka bottles and cannabis from the scene.

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The amount of cannabis posted to the UK from Thailand has dropped by 90% in three months thanks to cooperation with Thai Customs, the Home Office has said.

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"We want to make sure customers have everything they need to enjoy or elevate their cannabis experience.Snacks are a big part of that. They’re baked into the culture, into the vibe."

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Understanding the impact of cannabis on exercise is important for recreational athletes but also for professionals.

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