cannabis
Cannabis (noun) means the hemp plant, or the dried leaves and flowers of it used as a drug. Example: “Several states have legalized cannabis for recreational use.”
How to Use Cannabis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe hemp plant and the drug made from it, also called marijuana.
Word Forms
cannabises plural
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Several states have legalized _____ for recreational use.
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin cannabis, from Ancient Greek kánnabis, "hemp." A doublet of "canvas."
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “cannabis” mean?
The word “cannabis” means the hemp plant, or the dried leaves and flowers of it used as a drug. In plain terms, the hemp plant and the drug made from it, also called marijuana.
How do you pronounce “cannabis”?
“Cannabis” is pronounced KA-nuh-bihs (/ˈkæ.nə.bɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “cannabis” in a sentence?
Here is “cannabis” used in a sentence: “Several states have legalized cannabis for recreational use.”
What part of speech is “cannabis”?
“Cannabis” is a noun.
Where does the word “cannabis” come from?
The word “cannabis” comes from Ancient Greek. A learned borrowing from Latin cannabis, from Ancient Greek kánnabis, "hemp." A doublet of "canvas.".
Is “cannabis” a common word?
“Cannabis” is a fairly common word in modern English.
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