hempseed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The seed of the hemp plant, used as high-protein food or fishing bait.
  2. A gallows bird; a person hanged.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hempseed.wav

Word forms

hempseed hempseeds

Etymology

From Middle English, equivalent to hemp + seed.

Synonyms

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