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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Since revenue from the city’s cannabis tax has proven limited due to low sales, the committee discussed a potential municipal tax on Delta-8 THC products as a way to boost funding for reparations.
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Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Head, who reported $330 cash on hand in recent filings, said younger voters care about LGBTQ rights, affordability, voting access, education, renewable energy and cannabis reform.
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Ohio is cashing in on cannabis.
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The city’s four cannabis dispensaries each contribute $20,000 annually, offsetting part of the cost.
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Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Head, who reported $330 cash on hand in recent filings, said younger voters care about LGBTQ rights, affordability, voting access, education, renewable energy and cannabis reform.
—Karen Brooks Harper, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Ohio is cashing in on cannabis.
—Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
The city’s four cannabis dispensaries each contribute $20,000 annually, offsetting part of the cost.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Cannabis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannabis. Accessed 17 Feb. 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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