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Bhang

/baŋ/

Cannabis, especially as used in the Indian subcontinent.

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    Cannabis, especially as used in the Indian subcontinent.

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bangnounA sudden percussive noise.
bhaangnounAlternative form of bhang (“cannabis”). [A preparation made from the leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant, traditionally consumed in food or drink, especially during Hindu festivals such as Holi.]
banguenounArchaic spelling of bhang. [A preparation made from the leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant, traditionally consumed in food or drink, especially during Hindu festivals such as Holi.]
benjnounArchaic form of bhang. [A preparation made from the leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant, traditionally consumed in food or drink, especially during Hindu festivals such as Holi.]
bhangarnounAlternative form of bangar. [(India) A less fertile alluvial soil located above flood level.]
bhangynounAlternative form of bangy. [(India) A type of yoke carried on the shoulders, as a means for people to carry a load.]
bhangranounA traditional Punjabi folk dance, originally a celebration of the harvest.
ganjanoun(especially India, Singapore, Caribbean) Marijuana, the inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant, smoked or ingested for euphoric effect.
bongnounA vessel, usually made of glass or ceramic and filled with water, used in smoking various substances, especially cannabis.
bhanginoun(India) A member of the Bhangi caste, traditionally restricted to cleaning latrines and handling dead bodies
bhangramuffinnoun(music) A genre of raggamuffin dancehall influenced by bhangra or other music from the Indian subcontinent.
hubbanoun(British India) A jot or tittle; the smallest amount.
indonoun(informal, chiefly Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore) Indonesia (a country in Asia)
charasnounCannabis resin, used as an intoxicant in India.
grabbanoun(Jamaica, slang) a form of tobacco normally added to cannabis before smoking
banghinounAlternative form of Bhangi. [(India) A member of the Bhangi caste, traditionally restricted to cleaning latrines and handling dead bodies]
bangranounAlternative form of bhangra. [A lively style of music originating from India.]
ganjnoun(slang) ganja.
bamboo baksheeshnoun(slang, archaic) The act of striking a person who comes begging for money.
diambanoun(Africa) marijuana

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