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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A narcotic gum resin which exudes from the flower heads, seeds, etc., of Indian hemp. uncountable
2. 2
   A device used in India for drawing water from wells and discharging it into irrigation channels by means of pulley ropes and a large bag of hide.

Synonyms

All synonyms

chara

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindustani छरस (charas) / چھَرَس (charas).

Related phrases

indian hemp

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