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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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The best thing parents and guardians can do to avoid these exposures is to lock these substances away and have discussions about the risks of using drugs like nicotine and cannabis, Campbell said.
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Stinnett said smokable cannabis products have become a cornerstone of her business.
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However, the controversy over video gambling also touches upon vice regulations that the body has traditionally allowed aldermen to have final say over banning, including with liquor, cannabis and hemp licenses.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The best thing parents and guardians can do to avoid these exposures is to lock these substances away and have discussions about the risks of using drugs like nicotine and cannabis, Campbell said.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Stinnett said smokable cannabis products have become a cornerstone of her business.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
However, the controversy over video gambling also touches upon vice regulations that the body has traditionally allowed aldermen to have final say over banning, including with liquor, cannabis and hemp licenses.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Cannabis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannabis. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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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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