marijuana

Pronunciation: /ˌmɛɹɪˈwɑ.nə/

The English word “marijuana” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

The inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant, smoked or ingested for euphoric effect.
The hemp plant itself, Cannabis sativa.

Etymology

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish marihuana, from mariguana. First attested in 1874 in the publications of Hubert Howe Bancroft. Altered by influence of a folk etymology involving the proper name María Juana (“Mary Jane”).

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