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Definition of Hashish
1. Noun. Purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen.
Exact synonyms: Haschisch, Hash, Hasheesh
Generic synonyms: Soft Drug
Group relationships: Cannabis Indica, Indian Hemp
Generic synonyms: Soft Drug
Group relationships: Cannabis Indica, Indian Hemp
Definition of Hashish
1. a mild narcotic [n -ES]
Medical Definition of Hashish
1. A slightly acrid gum resin produced by the common hemp (Cannabis saltiva), of the variety Indica, when cultivated in a warm climate; also, the tops of the plant, from which the resinous product is obtained. It is narcotic, and has long been used in the East for its intoxicating effect. See: bhang, ganja. Origin: Ar. Hashish. (06 Mar 1998)