marijuana

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant, smoked or ingested for euphoric effect.
The hemp plant itself, Cannabis sativa.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɛɹɪˈwɑ.nə/ /ˌmæɹ-/ /-ˈhwɑ-/ /ˌmæɹɪˈwɑː.nə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-marijuana.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-marijuana.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-marijuana.wav

Word forms

marijuana marijuanas marihuana

Etymology

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish marihuana, from mariguana. First attested in 1874 in the publications of Hubert Howe Bancroft. Altered by influence of a folk etymology involving the proper name María Juana (“Mary Jane”).

Synonyms

bhang benj boo broccoli bud buddha cannabis cheeba choof daccha dank devil's lettuce djamba doja doobage dope endo gage ganja ganj grass green greenery hash hashish hemp herb Mary Jane MJ marihoochie marijuana Mary Joanna method mezz muggle mull pot puff reefer sens sensimillia sensimilla shit sweetleaf tea Texas tea trees twig wacky tobaccy weed yarndie zaza zombie

Related words

Appendix:Cannabis slang

Derived words

antimarijuana marijuanalike medible medical marijuana nonmarijuana promarijuana

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