bhang

or bang

[ bang ]

noun

1. an edible preparation of marijuana made by soaking and grinding the young leaves and stems of the Cannabis sativa plant to create a paste, usually mixed with milk or water in traditional Indian beverages, and known for its mild hallucinogenic effects.

bhang

/ bæŋ /

noun

1. a preparation of the leaves and flower tops of Indian hemp, which has psychoactive properties: much used in India See also cannabis

Word History and Origins

Origin of bhang¹

First recorded in 1555–65; from Hindi bhāng, from Sanskrit bhangā “hemp”

Word History and Origins

Origin of bhang¹

C16: from Hindi bhāng

Example Sentences

And if you’d like to cap off your lavish celebration feast with a bhang lassi, don’t let me stop you — this is Washington state, after all.

From Seattle Times

It's not surprising then that cannabis is used in Shiva worship by some schools of Shaivism, and since Holi is connected to him, it's a day to indulge in bhang.

From Salon

I had passed bhang shops in the city.

From Literature

She described how she had been called by a friend of her son, who told her he had been arrested and accused of smoking bhang, a form of cannabis.

From BBC

Giving evidence during the inquest in Mombasa she said her son had been arrested after a night out with friends on suspicion of smoking bhang, a form of cannabis.

From BBC

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