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    Cáñamo (en. Hemp)

    /ˈkaɲamo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Herbaceous plant with an erect and flexible stem, whose fibers are very strong.
    Hemp is cultivated for textile production.
    El cáñamo se cultiva para la producción de tejidos.
    Material obtained from this plant used to make ropes, paper, and other products.
    Hemp is widely used in the textile industry.
    El cáñamo es ampliamente utilizado en la industria textil.
    Hemp seed, which is used in food and for making oils.
    Hemp seeds are rich in protein.
    Las semillas de cáñamo son ricas en proteínas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cannābis', meaning 'hemp plant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    industrial hemp
    Reference to hemp cultivated specifically for industrial purposes.
    cánamo industrial
    hemp oil
    Oil extracted from hemp seeds, used in food and cosmetics.
    aceite de cáñamo

    Related Words

    textile hemp
    Variety of hemp used for textile production.
    cáñamo textil
    marijuana
    Cannabis plant used for its psychoactive effects.
    marihuana

    Slang Meanings

    Hemp used for recreational purposes.
    In some areas, hemp was consumed as a relaxant.
    En algunas partes, el cánamo se consumía como un relajante.
    Colloquial term to refer to any product derived from hemp.
    I bought some hemp to make my oils.
    Compro un poco de cánamo para hacer mis aceites.