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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