hashish

Meanings

• noun

  A resin obtained from the Cannabis plant, used as a narcotic and psychotropic drug.

  - "He smoked hashish to relax after a long day."
  - "Hashish is illegal in many countries."

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Pronunciation

1. /hæˈʃiːʃ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79241732"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hashish
jazzes , mazzes , mazes

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Variants

List of all variants of hashish that leads to same result
charas , hashish , hashishes

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Etymology

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Hashish is derived from the Arabic word 'hashish' meaning 'grass' or 'herb'. It has been used for centuries in various parts of the world for medicinal and recreational purposes.

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Trivia

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1. Hashish was used as a form of medicine in ancient China, India, and Persia.

2. Hashish was popularized in the Western world during the Romantic period.

3. Hashish is sometimes referred to as 'the sweet sage of the East'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cannabis: Hashish is derived from the Cannabis plant, which also includes marijuana and hemp.

2. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): THC is the psychoactive compound found in hashish and other forms of cannabis.

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Culture

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Hashish has been used in literature, art, and music, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. In Moroccan poetry, hashish is often referred to as 'the sage of the heart'. Hashish has also been a subject of interest in Western literature, with works like 'The Hashish Eater' by Arthur Rimbaud and 'The Krazy Kat' comics by George Herriman.

How to Memorize "hashish"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, brown, sticky substance. Visualize the texture, color, and consistency of hashish.

2. associate
   

   - Associate hashish with relaxation, creativity, and euphoria.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember HASHISH as an acronym for 'Herb, Aroma, Smoke, Intoxicate, Happy'.

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