Hemp: meaning, definitions and examples
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hemp
[ hษmp ]
plant material
Hemp is a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant that is grown specifically for industrial use. It is used in textiles, paper, biodegradable plastics, construction, and food products. Hemp contains low levels of THC, the psychoactive component found in marijuana, making it suitable for various applications without the psychoactive effects.
Synonyms
cannabis, fiber plant, hemp plant
Examples of usage
- The fabric is made from hemp.
- Hemp seeds are packed with nutrients.
- She uses hemp oil in her skincare routine.
Translations
Translations of the word "hemp" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cรขnhamo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Hanf
๐ฎ๐ฉ ganja
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะฝะพะฟะปั
๐ต๐ฑ konopie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใ
๐ซ๐ท chanvre
๐ช๐ธ cรกรฑamo
๐น๐ท kenevir
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุจ
๐จ๐ฟ konopรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ konope
๐จ๐ณ ๅคง้บป
๐ธ๐ฎ konoplja
๐ฎ๐ธ hamur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพะฝะพะฟะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kenevir
๐ฒ๐ฝ cรกรฑamo
Etymology
The word 'hemp' originates from the Old English term 'hรฆnep' and is traced back to Proto-Germanic '*hanh-wiรพa' and ultimately to Proto-Indo-European '*gสทen-'. Hemp has been cultivated for thousands of years due to its versatile uses. It was utilized in ancient China as early as 2800 BC for making textiles, ropes, and paper. The legal status of hemp fluctuated throughout history, especially in the 20th century due to its association with marijuana. Unlike marijuana, hemp contains very low levels of THC, which is the compound responsible for the psychoactive effects in cannabis. In recent years, hemp has gained renewed interest in various industries for its sustainability and eco-friendliness, contributing to its growing popularity in modern times.