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- [in-dee-uh n hemp]
- /ˈɪn di ən hɛmp/
- /ˈɪn.di.ən hemp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-dee-uh n hemp]
- /ˈɪn di ən hɛmp/
Definitions of indian hemp words
- noun indian hemp a North American dogbane, Apocynum cannabinum, having erect clusters of greenish-white flowers and a root with laxative and emetic properties. 1
- noun indian hemp hemp (def 1). 1
- noun indian hemp cannabis plant 1
- noun indian hemp another name for hemp, esp the variety Cannabis indica, from which several narcotic drugs are obtained 0
- noun indian hemp a perennial American apocynaceous plant, Apocynum cannabinum, whose fibre was formerly used by the Indians to make rope 0
- noun indian hemp a perennial American plant (Apocynum cannabium) of the dogbane family, with a medicinal root and a tough bark once used in rope making by the Indians 0
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Origin of indian hemp
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1610-20
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Parts of speech for Indian hemp
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indian hemp popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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