English · Word Candidate

cannabis

/ˈkæ.nə.bɪs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: cannabises

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A tall annual dioecious plant (Cannabis, especially Cannabis sativa), native to central Asia and having alternate, palmately divided leaves and tough bast fibers.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A mildly euphoriant or sedating, intoxicating hallucinogenic drug prepared from various parts of this plant.

Noun

Examples

Cannabis use disorder is usually defined as a problematic use of the drug: developing tolerance to weed; using cannabis in larger amounts or over a longer period than intended; being unable to reduce use; spending a lot of time obtaining, using or recovering from the effects of cannabis; giving up i

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cannabis” mean?

A tall annual dioecious plant (Cannabis, especially Cannabis sativa), native to central Asia and having alternate, palmately divided leaves and tough bast fibers.

Is “cannabis” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.