hemp
nounmasculine/kɐˈɲɐmu/low
ca·nha·mo
Definition
A herbaceous plant of the species *Cannabis sativa*, cultivated for its textile fibres and seeds.
Hemp was widely used for making ropes and sails.
Hemp seeds are a good source of plant-based protein.
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Common collocations
hemp planthemp fibrehemp seeds
Etymology
Do latim 'cannabum', do grego 'kánnabis'.