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/ˌmɛrɪˈhwɑːnə/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A plant, Cannabis sativa, that is used as a drug for recreational or medicinal purposes.
Many states have legalized marijuana for recreational use.
Dried leaves and flowers of the Cannabis plant, used for smoking or as an ingredient in edibles.
He purchased some marijuana from a dispensary.
A term commonly associated with the illegal drug trade and its associated culture.
The police conducted a raid on the house suspected of marijuana distribution.
A slang term for cannabis that is often used in social and cultural contexts.
She prefers to use marijuana over prescription drugs for pain relief.
Etymology
The word marijuana comes from the Mexican Spanish term 'marihuana' (or 'mariguana'), possibly derived from the Nahuatl word 'mallihuan'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
smoking marijuana
Inhaling the smoke produced by burning marijuana leaves.
medical marijuana
Cannabis used to treat medical conditions.
marijuana legalization
The process of making the sale and use of marijuana legal.
Related Words
cannabis
A genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae, from which marijuana is derived.
THC
The main psychoactive compound in marijuana responsible for its effects.
Slang Meanings
pot
He rolled a joint of pot for the party.
weed
She prefers to smoke weed rather than use edibles.
ganja
In Jamaica, ganja is commonly used for various purposes.
dope
He got caught with a bag of dope.
herb
Many users refer to marijuana simply as herb.