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Added 9 October 2026

ganja

/ˈɡɑn.d͡ʒɑ/ noun

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Marijuana, the inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant, smoked or ingested for euphoric effect.

Origin

Borrowed from Hindi गांजा (gāñjā), ultimately from Sanskrit गञ्जा (gañjā, “hemp”). First use appears c. 1800.

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