Kush

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English[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

Shortened from Hindu Kush, the region from which the species originates.

Noun[edit]

Kush (uncountable)

  1. Alternative letter-case form of kush
    • 2010, Alicia Williamson, Grow Marijuana Now!: An Introductory, Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Cannabis, page 95:
      Kush is a pure indica and is a short, compact plant. A two-time winner of the international Cannabis Cup, Kush is very popular among indica growers.
    • 2009, I. M. Stoned, Weed: 420 Things You Didn't Know (or Remember) about Cannabis, page 3:
      This particular type of marijuana is a favorite of the rapper as well as many other weed aficionados. Known for its sweet smell, Kush also packs quite the punch with a high level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Etymology 2[edit]

From Biblical Hebrew כוש.

Proper noun[edit]

Kush

  1. Alternative spelling of Cush
Derived terms[edit]

Etymology 3[edit]

Respelling of German Kusch.

Proper noun[edit]

Kush (plural Kushes)

  1. A surname from German.
Statistics[edit]
  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Kush is the 19242nd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1409 individuals. Kush is most common among White (92.05%) individuals.

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