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ganja

noun

Simple meaning

Marijuana, the inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant, smoked or ingested for euphoric effect.

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ganjuh

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ˈɡændʒə

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Definition

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noun

  1. especially IndiaSingaporeCaribbean

    Marijuana, the inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant, smoked or ingested for euphoric effect.

  2. A strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction

  3. The most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect

  4. A city in Azerbaijan.

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  • marijuana

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

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Synonyms

Sense: marijuana or the inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant

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