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Definition of Marijuana
1. Noun. A strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared.
Exact synonyms: Cannabis Sativa, Ganja, Marihuana
Terms within: Acapulco Gold, Mexican Green
Generic synonyms: Cannabis, Hemp
Terms within: Acapulco Gold, Mexican Green
Generic synonyms: Cannabis, Hemp
2. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Cannabis, Ganja, Marihuana
Specialized synonyms: Acapulco Gold, Mexican Green, Dope, Gage, Grass, Green Goddess, Locoweed, Mary Jane, Pot, Sens, Sess, Skunk, Smoke, Weed
Generic synonyms: Controlled Substance, Soft Drug
Substance meronyms: Joint, Marijuana Cigarette, Reefer, Spliff, Stick
Group relationships: Cannabis, Hemp
Specialized synonyms: Acapulco Gold, Mexican Green, Dope, Gage, Grass, Green Goddess, Locoweed, Mary Jane, Pot, Sens, Sess, Skunk, Smoke, Weed
Generic synonyms: Controlled Substance, Soft Drug
Substance meronyms: Joint, Marijuana Cigarette, Reefer, Spliff, Stick
Group relationships: Cannabis, Hemp
Definition of Marijuana
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Medical Definition of Marijuana
1. A often used street drug that is derived from the marijuana plant (active ingredient tetra-hydro-cannabinol). Used to heighten perception, cause mood swings and relax the mind and body. Signs of use include: red eyes, lethargy and uncoordinated body movements. Long term effects include a decrease in motivation, but may also have harmful effects on the brain, heart, lung and reproductive system. (27 Sep 1997)