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Definition of "hemp" []
- Cannabis. (noun)
- The tough, coarse fiber of the cannabis plant, used to make cordage. (noun)
- Any of various plants similar to cannabis, especially one yielding a similar fiber. (noun)
- The fiber of such a plant. (noun)
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Use "hemp" in a sentence
- "The Adidas Grun still retains an earth-toned palette, and the Chuck Taylor Classic Converse in hemp is blatantly organic in its eco-dork style."
- "As a junior senator, he might be afraid that the word "hemp" makes people think of a guy playing hacky sack in a court jester hat."
- "Ask any sane person why hemp is illegal and you will get a blank stare."