Definition of "hasheesh" [hash•eesh]

• Variant of hashish. (noun)

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• "So have I assured myself when wandering in hasheesh dreams."
• "Nepenthe passed out from the consideration of the world and then came hasheesh, which is from the Indian hemp."
• "The word "hasheesh" had not been mentioned, but Anthony had imbibed a vague impression of something secret, and had wondered, and been interested."