hempseed

[ hemp-seed ]

noun

1. the seed of hemp, used as food for birds.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hempseed¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; hemp, seed

Example Sentences

How to use hempseed! – was not being made in most homes.

From The Guardian

That’s the day the chemical caught fire as it mixed with spilled hempseed oil while the cleanup was underway, according to the Ecology Department timeline of events.

From Seattle Times

During that visit, which ended before daylight, the state responders were not told of any chemical spill — only a release of hempseed oil, according to a timeline of events developed by Ecology Department staff.

From Seattle Times

“But hempseed oil doesn’t contain phytocannabinoids, so no comparison can be done with phytocannabinoid-rich products.”

From The Guardian

But there is an important distinction between hempseed oil, which is made from the seeds of the cannabis plant, and CBD, which is extracted from the flowers and leaves.

From The Guardian