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Meaning of CANNABIN

Pronunciation:  'kanubin

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a poisonous resin obtained from the hemp plant; thought to be the active narcotic agent
 
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 Synonyms: cannabis resin
 
 See Also: natural resin

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Can"na*bin\, n. (Chem.)
A poisonous resin extracted from hemp ({Cannabis sativa},
variety Indica). The narcotic effects of hasheesh are due to
this resin.
 

 

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