hashish

noun
hash·​ish | \ ˈha-ˌshēsh How to pronounce hashish (audio) , ha-ˈshēsh How to pronounce hashish (audio) \

Definition of hashish

: the concentrated resin from the flowering tops of female hemp plants (Cannabis sativa or C. indica) that is smoked, chewed, or drunk for its intoxicating effect

called also charas, hash

— compare bhang, marijuana

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The stigmatizing association between Muslims, hashish, and criminality persisted after the end of the French Empire in 1968. Quartz, "France’s cannabis legalization debate misses one crucial point," 12 Aug. 2019 On Thursday, a department spokesman told The Chronicle that 1,974 people were admitted for hashish and marijuana convictions during that period. Joe Garofoli, SFChronicle.com, "Fact-checking the Democratic debate attacks against Kamala Harris," 1 Aug. 2019 In the custody battle, Vierra submitted videos that allegedly showed her ex-husband smoking hashish, talking about marijuana use and screaming at Vierra — all while their daughter was in the room. Jason Silverstein, CBS News, "American woman in Saudi Arabia loses custody battle despite showing videos of ex's alleged abuse," 15 July 2019 Rasputin also affected the Tsar's ability to rule: By the time Nicholas decided to abdicate the throne in 1917, Rasputin had the Tsar on a steady diet of hashish psychoactive herb henbane. Elena Nicolaou, refinery29.com, "The Dramatic True Story Of Russia's Last Dynasty, The Romanovs," 5 July 2019 In October 2018, Emory was arrested and indicted in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas on three charges of trafficking hashish and marijuana. Benjamin Peters, cleveland.com, "Federal authorities want to seize $100,000 from Maple Heights man accused of trafficking cocaine," 5 June 2019 These and other artists established on the premises a singular club, whose membered met to eat green hashish jam and dream strange dreams. Bruce Dale, National Geographic, "Adored, neglected, and restored: A 1968 Nat Geo feature explored Notre Dame," 17 Apr. 2019 Lebanon’s parliament speaker, Nabih Berri, said his office is considering whether to legalize hashish to raise tax revenue for the country. Philip Issa, The Seattle Times, "8 killed in raid on drug kingpin in Lebanon," 23 July 2018 The stuffy room smells of hashish and gas from a small heater. Maija Liuhto, Longreads, "A Music So Beautiful the Birds Fell from the Trees," 28 June 2018

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First Known Use of hashish

1598, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for hashish

Arabic ḥashīsh

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hashish

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English Language Learners Definition of hashish

: an illegal drug that comes from the hemp plant and that is usually smoked or chewed

hashish

noun
hash·​ish | \ ˈhash-ˌēsh How to pronounce hashish (audio) , ha-ˈshēsh How to pronounce hashish (audio) \

Medical Definition of hashish

: the concentrated resin from the flowering tops of the female hemp plant of the genus Cannabis (C. sativa) that is smoked, chewed, or drunk for its intoxicating effect

called also charas, hash

— compare bhang sense 2, marijuana sense 1

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