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
Examples of cannabis in a Sentence
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This indica hybrid offers a memorable journey for cannabis enthusiasts.
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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
In recent years, the perception of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, has undergone an impactful shift.
—Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2024
Minnesota in 2023 became the 23rd state to legalize recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2024
Since medical cannabis was first legalized in Colorado in 1996, nearly half the country has legalized marijuana for recreational use.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2024
Worker exploitation has become rampant in the industry Nearly 600 drivers and depot staff for Eaze, a California cannabis delivery company, threatened a strike ahead of April 20, my colleague Suhauna Hussain reported.
—Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
In the 2018 farm bill, Congress allowed for the legal sale of hemp, a variety of cannabis plant, which has very low levels of Delta-9 THC, the psychoactive compound that gets people high.
—Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination; Amy Yurkanin, Al.com; John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Hemp is a variety of the cannabis plant that has low levels of delta-9 THC, the psychoactive compound that gets people high.
—John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination | Amy Yurkanin, Al.com, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
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
In recent years, the perception of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, has undergone an impactful shift.
—Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2024
Minnesota in 2023 became the 23rd state to legalize recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2024
Since medical cannabis was first legalized in Colorado in 1996, nearly half the country has legalized marijuana for recreational use.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2024
Worker exploitation has become rampant in the industry Nearly 600 drivers and depot staff for Eaze, a California cannabis delivery company, threatened a strike ahead of April 20, my colleague Suhauna Hussain reported.
—Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
In the 2018 farm bill, Congress allowed for the legal sale of hemp, a variety of cannabis plant, which has very low levels of Delta-9 THC, the psychoactive compound that gets people high.
—Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination; Amy Yurkanin, Al.com; John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Hemp is a variety of the cannabis plant that has low levels of delta-9 THC, the psychoactive compound that gets people high.
—John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination | Amy Yurkanin, Al.com, Journal Sentinel, 18 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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