cannabis
noun
can·na·bis
ˈka-nə-bəs 
1
: a tall Asian herb (Cannabis sativa of the family Cannabaceae, the hemp family) that has a tough fiber and is often separated into a tall loosely branched species (C. sativa) and a low-growing densely branched species (C. indica) : hemp sense 1a
—used especially for cultivated varieties having high levels of THC
2
a
: the psychoactive dried flower buds, leaves, or preparations (such as hashish) or chemicals (such as THC) that are derived from the cannabis plant
especially
: marijuana
b
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It was released on April 20 —a date recognized as a national holiday for cannabis culture.
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Anna Miller, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024
It was released on April 20 —a date recognized as a national holiday for cannabis culture.
—Camellia Burris, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
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cannabis
noun
can·na·bis
ˈkan-ə-bəs
: hemp sense 1
also
: a preparation (as marijuana) made from hemp and affecting the mind
Medical Definition
cannabis
noun
can·na·bis
ˈkan-ə-bəs
1
: a tall Asian herb (Cannabis sativa of the family Cannabaceae, the hemp family) that has a tough fiber and is often separated into a tall loosely branched species (C. sativa) and a low-growing densely branched species (C. indica) : hemp sense 1
—used especially for cultivated varieties having high levels of THC
2
: the psychoactive dried flower buds, leaves, or preparations (as hashish) or chemicals (as THC) that are derived from the cannabis plant
especially
: marijuana
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