Cannabis

/kˈænɐbˌɪs/

/ˈkænəbəs/

Cannabis

any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs

synonyms : hemp

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect

synonyms : ganja

marihuana

marijuana

Examples

1. In the world of cannabis, people already use cannabis.

2. The United nations has now removed cannabis from their list of most dangerous drugs.

3. Cannabis production represents a small percentage of US agricultural energy consumption.

4. That included smoking cannabis.

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