Cannabin

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A resin extracted from hemp (Cannabis sativa, variety Indica), thought to be responsible for the narcotic effects of hashish. uncountable
  2. 2
    a resin obtained from the hemp plant; thought to be the active narcotic agent in marijuana wordnet

Etymology

From cannabis + -in.

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