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BHANG
bhang
(noun) a preparation of the leaves and flowers of the hemp plant; much used in India
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
bhang (uncountable)
cannabis, especially as used in the Indian subcontinent.
Source: Wiktionary
Bhang, n. Etym: [Per. bang; cf. Skr. bhanga hemp.]
Definition: An astringent and narcotic drug made from the dried leaves and seed capsules of wild hemp (Cannabis Indica), and chewed or smoked in the East as a means of intoxication. See Hasheesh.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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