hasheesh

Variant of hashish

hashish definition

hash·ish (has̸h′ēsh′, ha s̸hēs̸h′)

noun

a drug made from the resin contained in the flowering tops of hemp, chewed or smoked for its intoxicating and euphoric effects
also sp. hasheesh hash′·eesh′

Etymology: Ar ḥashīsh, dried hemp

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