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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Tony Peterson, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Known for delicious morning meals (Aldrich was a runner-up in a national B&B breakfast competition), the lodging also holds the distinction of being Illinois' first cannabis-friendly hotel.
—Midwest Living, 15 June 2026
Because traditional fan zones are unavailable to cannabis companies, many operators are pursuing alternative strategies.
—Peter Su, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
State police said their investigation was launched on March 12, 2025, when a 4-year-old girl was treated at a hospital after ingesting an unknown amount of cannabis.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
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“Cannabis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannabis. Accessed 18 Jun. 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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