marijuana

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A psychoactive drug: A substance, considered an illicit drug in many places, derived from the cannabis plant. It is often classified as a "soft" drug and is consumed for its euphoric and psychoactive effects.
    • A plant material: Specifically, the dried leaves and flowering tops of the female hemp plant (Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica) prepared for use as a psychoactive substance.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The possession of marijuana is illegal in many countries.
    • Some states have legalized marijuana for medical use.
    • The smell of marijuana is often distinctive and pungent.
Advanced Usage
  • "Recreational marijuana": Refers to cannabis used for personal enjoyment or relaxation rather than for medical purposes.
    • The law permits the sale of recreational marijuana to adults over 21.
  • "Medical marijuana": Refers to cannabis prescribed by a doctor to alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses.
    • She uses medical marijuana to manage chronic pain.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cannabis: A more formal or botanical term for the plant genus from which marijuana is derived. It is often used interchangeably but can also refer to the plant and its products more broadly.
  • Pot: (Informal noun) A common slang term for marijuana.
  • Weed: (Informal noun) Another common slang term for marijuana.
  • Hashish: A related product made from the compressed resin of the cannabis plant, typically stronger than marijuana.
Synonyms
  • Cannabis
  • Pot (informal)
  • Weed (informal)
  • Ganja (informal, often from Caribbean English)
  • Herb (informal)
Related Phrases
  • To smoke marijuana: The most common method of consumption.
    • He was caught smoking marijuana in the park.
  • Marijuana cigarette: Often referred to as a "joint" or "reefer".
    • She rolled a marijuana cigarette.
Related Idioms

(Note: Common idioms specifically featuring the word "marijuana" are limited. The following phrases describe related states or actions.) - To get high: To experience the euphoric effects of marijuana or other drugs. - They smoked marijuana to get high. - To be stoned: To be under the strong influence of marijuana. - After consuming the brownie, he was completely stoned.

Noun
  1. 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
  2. a strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared

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