ganja

noun

the most commonly used illicit drug

a strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction

Roots

ganjaganja- · Sanskrit · hemp, cannabis

Synonyms for ganja

marijuanan hashishn hempn weedv reefern hallucinogenn potn mescalinen

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