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hemp

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/kɐˈɲɐmu/ca·nha·mo

Definition

1

A herbaceous plant of the species *Cannabis sativa*, cultivated for its textile fibres and seeds.

Usage examples

Hemp was widely used for making ropes and sails.
Hemp seeds are a good source of plant-based protein.

Synonyms

Common combinations

hemp planthemp fibrehemp seeds