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Definitions for Bhang
bæŋbhang
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Princeton's WordNet
bhangnoun
a preparation of the leaves and flowers of the hemp plant; much used in India
Wiktionary
bhangnoun
Cannabis, especially as used in the Indian subcontinent.
Etymology: From भांग and بھانگ, from भङ्ग.
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Bhang
Bhang (IAST: Bhāṅg) is an edible preparation made from the leaves of the cannabis plant originating from the Indian subcontinent. It has been used in food and drink as early as 1000 BC in ancient India. Bhang is traditionally distributed during the spring festival of Maha Shivaratri and Holi. Bhang is mainly used in bhang shops, which sell the cannabis-infused Indian drinks bhang lassi and bhang thandai.
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Bhang is a traditional Indian beverage, often associated with cultural festivals and rituals, made from the leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant. The cannabis is mixed with water, milk, and various spices to create the drink, which is known for its psychoactive effects. It is consumed particularly during the Hindu festival of Holi. Bhang has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for a variety of therapeutic purposes, including as a sleep aid and anxiety reliever.
Webster Dictionary
Bhangnoun
an astringent and narcotic drug made from the dried leaves and seed capsules of wild hemp (Cannabis Indica), and chewed or smoked in the East as a means of intoxication. See Hasheesh
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Bhang
Bhang is a preparation from the leaves and flowers of the female cannabis plant, smoked or consumed as a beverage in the Indian subcontinent.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Bhang
bang, n. the native name for the Indian preparation of hemp which is smoked or swallowed for its narcotic and intoxicating qualities—in Arabic known as hashish. [See Assassin. Hind. bhāng; Pers. bang; Sans. bhangā.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Bhang in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Bhang in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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