cannabis

Meanings

• Noun

  A psychoactive substance derived from the Cannabis plant, used for its mind-altering effects.

  - "The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes is becoming more common."
  - "Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in the world."

• Noun

  The Cannabis plant itself, which contains the psychoactive substance.

  - "The cultivation of cannabis is illegal in many countries."
  - "Marijuana is a common name for the cannabis plant."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkænəbɪs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89034967"

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Synonyms

THC , bhang , dope , ganja , grass , marijuana , string , weed , hemp , marijuana

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cannabis
jazzes , mazes , razes

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Variants

List of all variants of cannabis that leads to same result
cannabis , cannabises , medical cannabis , medical marijuana

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Greek kanabis, via Latin and Spanish, from the Arabic قنبيض qanbīḍ, meaning 'hemp'.

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Trivia

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1. Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in the world.

2. The first recorded use of cannabis dates back to 2737 BCE in China.

3. Cannabis contains over 100 different cannabinoids, each with unique effects.

4. Cannabis is a source of industrial hemp, which is used to make a variety of products, including textiles, paper, and fuel.

5. The highest THC content ever recorded in cannabis was 32.6%.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marijuana: A common name for the dried leaves and flowers of the Cannabis plant, which is often smoked for its psychoactive effects.

2. THC: Tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis.

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Culture

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Cannabis has been used for various purposes throughout history, including as a religious sacrament in Hinduism, as a medicinal herb, and for recreational use. It has been depicted in art and literature, and has been the subject of numerous songs and musical compositions.

How to Memorize "cannabis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a green plant with long, thin leaves. Visualize the buds forming at the top of the plant.
   - Visualize the plant being harvested and the buds being dried and prepared for use.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cannabis' with relaxation, creativity, and euphoria.
   - Associate it with the image of a green plant growing in the ground.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cannabis Calms Creatively' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Cannabis is a Calming Herb' to remember the meaning of the word.

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