bhang

Meanings

• noun

  A preparation made from the leaves and flowers of the female cannabis plant, traditionally consumed in South Asia as a beverage or edible.

  - "Bhang is a popular beverage in India, especially during the Hindu festival Holi."
  - "The intoxicating effects of bhang are believed to be less intense than those of marijuana."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bhang
hang , bang , strang

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Variants

List of all variants of bhang that leads to same result
bhang , bhangs

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit Bhanga, meaning 'to shatter' or 'to break'. The term refers to the psychoactive effects of the cannabis plant.

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Trivia

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1. Bhang is a key ingredient in the traditional Indian dish Thandai.

2. The Hindu god Shiva is often depicted holding a bowl of bhang.

3. Bhang is believed to have various health benefits, including pain relief and improved digestion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cannabis: Bhang is made from the female cannabis plant, which contains lower levels of psychoactive THC compared to the male plant.

2. Marijuana: Bhang is different from marijuana, as it is prepared from the female cannabis plant and the intoxicating effects are believed to be less intense.

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Culture

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Bhang is an integral part of Indian and Nepalese culture, particularly during the spring festival Holi. It is traditionally prepared by grinding the leaves and flowers of the female cannabis plant with water, sugar, and spices. Bhang is also used in various forms of Indian art and literature.

How to Memorize "bhang"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of preparing bhang: grinding the leaves and flowers, mixing with water, sugar, and spices.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bhang' with the spring festival Holi and the vibrant colors of India.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bhang Holi India' to remember the meaning of the word.

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