Hemp: meaning, definitions and examples

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hemp

 

[ hษ›mp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรขnhamo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hanf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ganja

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝะพะฟะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konopie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒณใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chanvre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรกรฑamo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kenevir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€๋งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู†ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konopรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konope

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง้บป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konoplja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hamur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝะพะฟะปั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒ›แƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kenevir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,432, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.