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HASHISH

A slightly acrid gum resin produced by the general hemp (Cannabis saltiva), of the variety Indica, when cultivated in a warm climate; also, the tops of the plant, from which the resinous product is obtained. It is narcotic, and has long been used in the East for its intoxicating effect. See: bhang, ganja. Origin: Ar. Hashish.
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