Hashish

Pronunciation: /həˈʃiʃ/

Definitions of hashish

noun a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant

Example Sentences

A1 Hashish is a type of drug.

A2 Some countries have strict laws against the possession of hashish.

B1 The production and distribution of hashish is illegal in many places.

B2 Hashish can have varying levels of potency depending on how it is made.

C1 There are debates about the medical benefits and risks of using hashish.

C2 The legalization of hashish is a controversial topic in many parts of the world.

adjective related to or characteristic of hashish

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that hashish is a type of drug.

A2 The police found a small amount of hashish in his possession.

B1 Some people believe that hashish has medicinal properties.

B2 The hashish trade is a major source of income for some criminal organizations.

C1 The quality of hashish can vary depending on where it is produced.

C2 There are strict laws in place regarding the possession and distribution of hashish.

Examples of hashish in a Sentence

formal The possession and distribution of hashish is illegal in many countries.

informal I heard he got caught with a bag of hashish last night.

slang Let's roll up a hashish joint and relax by the beach.

figurative His mind was clouded with hashish, making it hard for him to focus on his work.

Grammatical Forms of hashish

• plural: hashishes
• comparative: more hashish
• superlative: most hashish
• present tense: hashes
• future tense: will hashish
• perfect tense: has hashed
• continuous tense: is hashing
• singular: hashish
• positive degree: hashish
• infinitive: to hashish
• gerund: hashishing
• participle: hashed

Origin and Evolution of hashish

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'hashish' is derived from the Arabic word 'hashshashin', which means 'hashish user' or 'assassin'. It is believed that this term was used to refer to a group of Nizari Ismailis in the medieval period who were said to consume hashish before carrying out political assassinations.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'hashish' came to be associated more broadly with the substance made from the resin of the cannabis plant, rather than with a specific group of individuals. The use of hashish spread from the Middle East to Europe and other parts of the world, leading to its current usage as a drug or intoxicant.