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MARIJUANA
cannabis, marijuana, marihuana, ganja
(noun) the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect
marijuana, marihuana, ganja, Cannabis sativa
(noun) a strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
marijuana (usually uncountable, plural marijuanas)
A drug smoked or ingested for euphoric effect, cannabis.
Synonym: Thesaurus:marijuana
The hemp plant itself, Cannabis sativa.
Source: Wiktionary
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