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View synonyms for bhang

bhang

or bang

[ bang ]

noun

  1. an edible preparation of marijuana made by soaking and grinding the young leaves and stems of the Cannabis sativa plant to create a paste, usually mixed with milk or water in traditional Indian beverages, and known for its mild hallucinogenic effects.


bhang

/ bæŋ /

noun

  1. a preparation of the leaves and flower tops of Indian hemp, which has psychoactive properties: much used in India See also cannabis
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bhang1

First recorded in 1555–65; from Hindi bhāng, from Sanskrit bhangā “hemp”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bhang1

C16: from Hindi bhāng

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