Synonyms for Cannabis
Definition of cannabis
noun
- any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs
- 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
12 synonyms found
Writing tips for "cannabis"
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"Cannabis" in song lyrics
See how cannabis is used in real songs:
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"But I'm addicted to the cannabis"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"now everyday i manifest and i generate and smoke cannabis"
Aceyalone — Headaches and Woes -
"Steady chokin', always smokin' on the cannabis"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Nocturnal Hustlers — Honeycomb