Entity: GANJA
Ganja is a potent and selected preparation of marijuana used for smoking, with origins in India and commonly associated with the Ganges River.
GANJA
Etymology
Ganja is borrowed from Hindi gāñjā, which originates from the word Ganges, referring to the Ganges River.
Definition
Ganja is a potent and selected preparation of marijuana used for smoking, often associated with the west indies and India.
Historical Context
Ganja has been used for centuries and its usage in English dates back to before 1689, making it one of the oldest synonyms for cannabis flower.
Cultural Significance
Ganja holds cultural significance in various regions, with its use in rituals, medicine, and recreational activities.
Related Concepts
Ganja is closely related to marijuana and hashish, both derived from the cannabis plant.
See Also
A strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared.