marijuana

Sometimes ma·ri·hua·na

[mar-uh-wah-nuh]

noun

1. a psychoactive narcotic drug rendered from the leaves and flowering tops of a cannabis plant, especially Cannabis sativa, used for recreational or medical purposes by smoking, vaping, or ingesting.

   He’s tried marijuana but claims it has no effect on him.

2. the dried leaves and flowering tops from which the drug is rendered.

   Her personal stash of marijuana is rarely more than an ounce or two.

3. any plant of the genus Cannabis, especially C. sativa, whose leaves and flowering tops have psychoactive properties.

   several acres of cultivated marijuana.

marijuana

/ ˌmærɪˈhwɑːnə /

noun

1. the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, used for its euphoric effects, esp in the form of cigarettes See also cannabis

2. another name for hemp

Word History and Origins

Origin of marijuana¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; from Mexican Spanish marihuana, mariguana; the traditional association with the personal name María Juana is probably a folk etymology

Word History and Origins

Origin of marijuana¹

C19: from Mexican Spanish

Example Sentences

On Wednesday, a federal grand jury indicted Jonathan Caravello, 37, of Ventura on one felony count of assault after he was arrested at a protest against an immigration raid at a Ventura County marijuana farm.

From Los Angeles Times

Delashmutt, now 45, said that once they had smoked marijuana, he and the two other boys attacked Pahler when she was distracted by the sound of a passing car.

From Los Angeles Times

The gang also supplied him with marijuana, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Crews at the farm had also diverted the natural flow of water from a nearby creek and used it to irrigate the very thirsty marijuana plants.

From Los Angeles Times

The stated purpose was to crack down on marijuana smuggling.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bhang 
• cannabis 
• dope 
• hashish 
• hemp 
• herb 
• tea