cannabis
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a drug made from the dried leaves or flowers of the cannabis plant, often used for relaxation or medicine.
the psychoactive or medicinal preparation derived from the flowers, leaves, and resin of the plant. Uncountable in its general sense.
Simple“The doctor discussed using cannabis to help the patient manage chronic pain.”
In context“Recent legislative changes have led to a significant increase in the clinical study of cannabis as a treatment for severe epilepsy.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
a tall plant with leaves shaped like a hand, grown for its strong fibers or for making drugs.
the botanical species Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica, characterized by palmate leaves and tough bast fibers. Countable when referring to individual specimens.
Simple“Farmers in this region have grown cannabis for hundreds of years to make rope.”
In context“The botanical garden features a secure section dedicated to various strains of cannabis to educate the public on industrial hemp production.”
Synonyms
“After meeting US officials on Monday, Poramase said service members would be banned from certain recreational activities such as parasailing and cannabis use.”
“The many cannabis shops in Pattaya are also off-limits to US crew members, along with sea-sports like paragliding and jet-skis.”