noun
also bang ˈbaŋ, ˈbäŋ
( -s )
Etymology: Hindi bhā̃g, from Sanskrit bhaṅga; akin to Persian bang hemp
1.
a. : hemp 1
b. : the leaves and flowering tips of hemp, especially of the female plant : cannabis — compare ganja , hashish , marijuana
2. : any of several narcotic and intoxicant products obtained from bhang: as
a. : an Asian decoction of bhang usually fermented in milk or water
b. : majoon
c. : a resinous extractive rich in narcotic principles