What does hemp mean?
Hemp means A tall annual herb, Cannabis sativa, native to Asia..
Hemp
/hɛmp/ · noun
Meaning
A tall annual herb, Cannabis sativa, native to Asia..
Definitions by Sense
- A tall annual herb, Cannabis sativa, native to Asia.
- Various products of this plant, including fibres and the drug cannabis.
- (slang, historical) The gallows.
Example Sentences
Among Turks, pills consisting of hemp buds, muscat nuts, saffron, and honey were a popular aphrodisiac.
A hundred and fifty years ago, Cotton Mather bewails the carnal attractions of the tavern and the training field, and tells of an old Indian, who imperfectly understood the English tongue but desperately mastered enough of it to express a desire for instant hemp rather than listen to any more ghostly consolations.
Synonyms for hemp
Antonyms for hemp
Related Words
Word Forms
- hemps
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hemp?
Common synonyms include cannabis, hempen necktie.
What is the opposite of hemp?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hemp in a sentence?
Among Turks, pills consisting of hemp buds, muscat nuts, saffron, and honey were a popular aphrodisiac.
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