Definition

Noun A purified, concentrated resinous extract obtained from the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa). It is a potent psychoactive substance, historically and commonly used as a hallucinogen.

Examples of Usage

• Forensic analysis confirmed the substance was haschisch, not simple marijuana.
• The ancient text described rituals involving the inhalation of haschisch smoke.
• He was arrested for possession of a significant quantity of haschisch.

Advanced Usage

• "To traffic in haschisch": To be involved in the illegal trade of this substance.
  • The cartel was accused of trafficking in haschisch and other narcotics.

Variants and Related Words

• Hashish: The more common modern spelling and variant of "haschisch".
• Hash: A common abbreviated, informal term for hashish/haschisch.
• Charas: A specific type of hand-rubbed cannabis resin, similar to haschisch, traditionally produced in the Indian subcontinent.

Synonyms

• Cannabis resin
• Hashish
• (Potent) Marijuana extract

Notes on Meaning

The term "haschisch" is an older transliteration, directly from Arabic. In contemporary English, "hashish" is the far more prevalent spelling for the same substance. It refers specifically to the concentrated resin, which is significantly more potent in its psychoactive effects than the unprocessed cannabis plant material.

Noun

1. purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen