1. a tall plant with divided leaves that is grown for its strong fibers or for its psychoactive properties
Usage: botanical
2. the dried leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant used as a drug
Usage: informal

Examples

• Cannabis has been cultivated for thousands of years for its fibers.
• The cannabis plant can grow up to 15 feet tall.
• Hemp is a variety of cannabis grown for industrial purposes.
• Medical cannabis is legal in many states.
• The study examined the effects of cannabis on memory.
• Cannabis products are sold in licensed dispensaries.
• Researchers are studying cannabis compounds for medical applications.