ein Rauschgift aus dem Harz einer bes. in Mittelamerika u. den südl. Staaten der USA angebauten Hanfart (Cannabis sativa); mit Cannabinol als rauscherzeugendem Bestandteil. Die Wirkung entspricht der des Haschisch.
(mexikan.)(latein-)amerikan. Bez. für die getrockeneten und zerkleinerten Blätter der Hanfplanze, aus denen das Haschisch stammt, im Handel meist vermischt mit Tabak.
A strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared; SYN. marihuana, ganja, pot, grass, dope, weed, gage, sess, sens, skunk, Mary-Jane, Cannabis sativa.
The dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa), used as a recreational but illegal drug. It is eaten or inhaled and causes euphoria, distortion of time, and heightened sensations of sight and sound.
ETYM Akin to lg. pott, Dutch pot, Dan. potte, Swed. potta, Icel. pottr, French pot; of unknown origin.
1. Metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid.
2. A container in which plants are cultivated; SYN. flowerpot.
3. The quantity contained in a pot; SYN. potful.
4. The cumulative stake in a game (such as poker); SYN. jackpot, kitty.
5. (Informal) Slang terms for a paunch; SYN. potbelly, bay window, corporation, tummy.