English Explanatory Dictionary

purple haze

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of numerous strains of cannabis known for their high THC content and recognizable by the color of their leaves, which vary from solid purple to flecked violet.
  2. lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) when used as a recreational drug

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-purple haze.wav

Word forms

purple haze

Etymology

From the violet coloration of the leaves and the allusion to the smoke or mental state to which the buds of the plant will eventually be converted.

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 purp purple
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