Defn: A colorless oil obtained from hemp dy distillation, and possessing its intoxicating properties.
CANNABIN
Can"na*bin, n. (Chem.)
Defn: A pisonous resin extracted from hemp (Cannabis sativa, variety
Indica). The narcotic effects of hasheesh are due to this resin.
CANNABINE
Can"na*bine, a. Etym: [L. cannabinus.]
Defn: Pertaining to hemp; hempen. [R.]
CANNABIS
Can"na*bis, n. Etym: [L., hemp. See Canvas.] (Bot.)
Defn: A genus of a single species belonging to the order Uricaceæ; hemp. Cannabis Indica (, the Indian hemp, a powerful narcotic, now considered a variety of the common hemp.
CANNEL COAL
Can"nel coal`. Etym: [Corrupt. fr. ndle coal.]
Defn: A kind of mineral coal of a black color, sufficiently hard and solid to be cut and polished. It burns readily, with a clear, yellow flame, and on this account has been used as a substitute for candles.
CANNELE
Can`ne*lé", n. [F., pop., fluted.] (Textiles)