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
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In his place is a campaign targeting cannabis fans celebrating 4/20, the unofficial national holiday for cannabis culture.
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Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Not all cannabis strains are suitable for these extraction methods, and yields can vary accordingly.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
A little more than 24 hours earlier, Robert Caudle, 20, of Champaign, was taken into custody April 2 outside Topgolf on one count each of felony aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and misdemeanor unlawful possession of cannabis.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Medical cannabis is an alternative treatment that may benefit some veterans.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
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Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Not all cannabis strains are suitable for these extraction methods, and yields can vary accordingly.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
A little more than 24 hours earlier, Robert Caudle, 20, of Champaign, was taken into custody April 2 outside Topgolf on one count each of felony aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and misdemeanor unlawful possession of cannabis.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Medical cannabis is an alternative treatment that may benefit some veterans.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Cannabis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannabis. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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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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