/hash"eesh, -ish, ha sheesh", hah-/ , n.
1. the flowering tops and leaves of Indian hemp smoked, chewed, or drunk as a narcotic and intoxicant.
2. the dried resinous exudate of the flowering tops of this plant, containing larger amounts of the active ingredient.
Also, hasheesh /hah"sheesh, hah sheesh"/ .
[ 1590-1600; hashish lit., dry vegetation (e.g., hay) ]