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Meaning of cannabis

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cannabis

Pronunciation:/ˈkænəbɪs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A tall annual dioecious plant (Cannabis, especially Cannabis sativa), native to central Asia and having alternate, palmately divided leaves and tough bast fibers.

    Synonyms:hempmarijuana
  2. A mildly euphoriant or sedating, intoxicating hallucinogenic drug prepared from various parts of this plant.

    Synonyms:THCbhangdopeganjagrassmarijuanastringweed
  3. The purified and decarboxylated resin of the cannabis plant used for medicinal purposes rather than for any intoxicating effects.