cannabis

Definition

  • n. any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs
  • n. 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

Example sentences

  1. n.

    Many people use cannabis for its calming effects.

  2. 化

    Cannabis is often studied for its potential medical benefits.