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Definition of hashish

hashish

/ˈhæʃ.iːʃ/
hash · ish
Plural:hashishes
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hashish Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A concentrated psychoactive preparation of cannabis made by collecting and compressing the resinous glands (trichomes) of the plant into blocks or paste, consumed by smoking, vaporizing, or ingesting.

Example

"During thenineteenth century, several prominent French writers gathered in Paris salons to experiment with hashish and document its psychological effects."

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• Nearby Words

hash browns
hashbrown
hashing
hashish
hashmark
hashtag
hasp

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Arabic 'ḥašīš', literally meaning 'dried grass, hay, or hemp'. It is etymologically linked to the word 'assassin' through the Arabic plural 'ḥašīšiyya' ('hashish-users'), an epithet historically applied to the Nizari Ismaili sect.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hashish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hashish
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