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hemp Definition


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hemp
noun
    1. A tall annual plant which is native to Asia and grown commercially for its stem fibres, a drug and an oil.
      Form: Indian hemp (in full)
    2. Any drug obtained from this plant, eg cannabis or marijuana.
    3. The coarse fibre obtained from the stem of this plant, used to make rope, cord, tough cloth, etc.
Derivative: hempen
adj
    Made of hemp.
Etymology: Anglo-Saxon hænep.



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