hemp seed
hemp seed Lexical Profile
• noun
The small, edible seed of the industrial hemp plant (Cannabis sativa), commonly consumed for its high nutritional value, protein content, and healthy fatty acids.
"She sprinkled a handful of roasted hemp seeds over her morning smoothie bowl for an extra boost of protein."
The seed of the hemp plant cultivated specifically for agricultural sowing, animal feed, or for pressing to extract oil.
"The farmer purchased fifty pounds of certified hemp seed to plant the new industrial crop for fiber production."
Word Nuance & Usage
Hemp seeds are often subject to regulatory confusion; although derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, they contain negligible amounts of psychoactive THC and are legally sold as a nutritional food product.
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Word Origin & Etymology
A compound of the Old English words 'henep' (hemp) and 'sǣd' (seed), used since the Middle Ages to describe the agricultural seed of the industrial hemp plant.