marijuana
/ˌmɛrəˈwɑnə/
noun
- A drug made from the dried leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant, often smoked or eaten to produce a relaxed feeling.
- Some people use marijuana to help them relax after a long day.
- The doctor explained that marijuana can be used for medical purposes in some states.
- He was caught with a small amount of marijuana and had to go to court.
- The cannabis plant itself, especially when grown for its drug content.
- The police found a hidden field of marijuana behind the old barn.
- Marijuana plants need a warm climate and plenty of sunlight to grow well.
- Farmers in some countries are now legally allowed to grow marijuana for research.