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 women were reportedly stopped at Stansted Airport in the UK in September and faced charges of smuggling cannabis.
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 9 June 2025
With the purchase of apparel at pop-up events in Missouri only, customers 21 and over can get one-eighth of a gram of cannabis free, Don said.
—Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025
Now, though, he was led away as an international drug smuggler who had tried to bring 60 kilograms (132lb) of cannabis, with a street value of £600,000 ($815,000) into England, duping his girlfriend into being one of his couriers.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 6 June 2025
The focus of this study is to help individuals reduce high-potency THC use by using a non-addictive form of cannabis: cannabidiol (CBD).
—Samantha N. Melendez, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 9 June 2025
With the purchase of apparel at pop-up events in Missouri only, customers 21 and over can get one-eighth of a gram of cannabis free, Don said.
—Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025
Now, though, he was led away as an international drug smuggler who had tried to bring 60 kilograms (132lb) of cannabis, with a street value of £600,000 ($815,000) into England, duping his girlfriend into being one of his couriers.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 6 June 2025
The focus of this study is to help individuals reduce high-potency THC use by using a non-addictive form of cannabis: cannabidiol (CBD).
—Samantha N. Melendez, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
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“Cannabis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannabis. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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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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