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marijuana

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[mar-uh-wah-nuh]

noun

  1. a psychoactive narcotic drug rendered from the leaves and flowering tops of a cannabis plant, especially Cannabis sativa, used for recreational or medical purposes by smoking, vaping, or ingesting.

    He’s tried marijuana but claims it has no effect on him.

  2. the dried leaves and flowering tops from which the drug is rendered.

    Her personal stash of marijuana is rarely more than an ounce or two.

  3. any plant of the genus Cannabis, especially C. sativa, whose leaves and flowering tops have psychoactive properties.

    several acres of cultivated marijuana.



marijuana

/ ˌæɪˈɑːə /

noun

  1. the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, used for its euphoric effects, esp in the form of cigarettes See also cannabis

  2. another name for hemp

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of marijuana1

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; from Mexican Spanish marihuana, mariguana; the traditional association with the personal name María Juana is probably a folk etymology
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of marijuana1

C19: from Mexican Spanish
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One of the old men wondered whether he had been “shot with marijuana or shot in battle.”

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Ms Bongolan testified they often took drugs like cocaine, ketamine and marijuana together.

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“So it’s to the benefit of abortionists and to the benefit of the marijuana industry and others to be able to do whatever they have to do to get a foothold.”

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Kemp was arrested in 2006 for drug possession in Washington after he was found with cocaine, marijuana, and a pistol.

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The company is known for using harsh, controversial tactics in patrolling California marijuana grows.

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