cannabis

/kæˈnæbɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Cannabis, especially the species Cannabis sativa, from which hemp and marijuana are obtained.

“The study focused on the medicinal properties of cannabis.”

2. noun

The dried leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant, used especially to produce a psychoactive effect or as a medicine.

“The patient was prescribed cannabis oil for her chronic pain.”

3. verb

To use or take cannabis, especially to produce a psychoactive effect.

“She claimed that cannabis helped her manage her anxiety.”

4. verb

To treat or use something with cannabis, especially to produce a psychoactive effect or as a medicine.

“The doctor decided to cannabis the patient’s symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • hemp
  • marijuana

Antonyms

  • heroin
  • opium