hindu kush
hindu kush Lexical Profile
• noun
A major mountain range in Central and South Asia, extending roughly 800 kilometers (500 miles) through Afghanistan, northern Pakistan, and into Tajikistan.
"The rugged and formidable terrain of the Hindu Kush has historically acted as both a natural barrier and a crossroads for ancient trade routes."
A pure indica landrace strain of cannabis named after the mountain range where it originated, noted for its hardiness, thick resin production, and earthy aroma.
"Many modern cannabis hybrids trace their genetic lineage back to the robust Hindu Kush plant."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Persian, traditionally translated as 'Hindu-Killer', reportedly referencing the harsh mountain conditions that claimed the lives of captives transported from the Indian subcontinent, though alternative theories suggest it stems from a corruption of the ancient Greek 'Caucasus Indicus'.
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