Hashish: meaning, definitions and examples

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hashish

 

[ hรฆหˆสƒiสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

drug substance

Hashish, often referred to as hash, is a potent form of cannabis. It is made by compressing and processing the flowering parts of the cannabis plant. Hash contains a higher concentration of THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana, compared to regular cannabis. The use of hashish can lead to various effects, including euphoria, relaxation, and altered sensory perception. It is commonly consumed through smoking or vaporization.

Synonyms

cannabis resin, hash, marijuana concentrate.

Examples of usage

  • He rolled a joint with hashish and tobacco.
  • Hashish can be found in many head shops.
  • The artist was inspired by his experiences with hashish.
  • In some cultures, hashish is used for spiritual ceremonies.

Translations

Translations of the word "hashish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hashish

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคถเฅ€เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Haschisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ganja

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐัˆะธัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ haszysz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ทใ‚ท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hashish

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hachรญs

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท esrar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด์‹œ์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุญุดูŠุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ haลกiลก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ haลกiลก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“ˆๅธŒไป€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ haลกiลก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hasรญs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐัˆะธัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒจแƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ haลŸiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hachรญs

Etymology

The term 'hashish' originates from the Arabic word 'hashฤซsh', which generally means 'herbage' or 'grass'. The usage of hashish dates back to the 12th century in the Middle East, where it was consumed for recreational and medicinal purposes. It is believed that hashish was popularized during the Islamic Golden Age, where it was used by poets and scholars. Over centuries, the production methods evolved, leading to various forms and strengths of hash. The West became aware of hashish in the 19th century, particularly through accounts from travelers and colonists who encountered it in the Middle East and North Africa. Today, hashish is known globally as a significant cannabis product, with a diverse cultural and social history.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,422, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.