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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In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.

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