marijuana

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Etymology

From Mexican Spanish marihuana < mariguan. First attested from 1894 of uncertain origin; possibly from Nahuatl mallihuan, "prisoner".

Alteration by influence of the proper name Maria Juana (Mary Jane) is believed to be folk etymology.

Noun

Singular
marijuana

Plural
uncountable

marijuana (uncountable)

  1. Drug smoked or ingested for euphoric effect, Cannabis (drug).
    After smoking a bowl of that fine marijuana, they ate some brownies.
  2. The hemp plant itself, Cannabis sativa.

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References

  • marijuana” in the Online Etymology Dictionary, Douglas Harper, 2001

Italian

Noun

marijuana f. inv.

  1. marijuana

Romanian

Etymology

Spanish marihuana.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: [ma.ri'wa.na] or [ma.ri'hwa.na]

Noun

marijuana f.

  1. marijuana

Declension

gender f. uncountable
Nom/Acc marijuana
Gen/Dat marijuanei

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