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The word ''cannabis'' is from Greek κάνναβις (''kánnabis'') (see Latin ''cannabis''), which was originally Scythian or Thracian.<ref name="etymonline">{{cite web|url=http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=cannabis|title=Online Etymology Dictionary|publisher=Etymonline.com|access-date=17 February 2011}}</ref> It is related to the Persian ''kanab'', the English ''canvas'' and possibly the English ''hemp'' (Old English ''hænep'').<ref name="etymonline" /> | The word ''cannabis'' is from Greek κάνναβις (''kánnabis'') (see Latin ''cannabis''), which was originally Scythian or Thracian.<ref name="etymonline">{{cite web|url=http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=cannabis|title=Online Etymology Dictionary|publisher=Etymonline.com|access-date=17 February 2011}}</ref> It is related to the Persian ''kanab'', the English ''canvas'' and possibly the English ''hemp'' (Old English ''hænep'').<ref name="etymonline" /> | ||
===Common names=== | ===Common names=== | ||
Cannabis has [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_names_for_cannabis numerous common and street names]. The most common ones are: '''marijuana''',<ref name="wikimarijuanaword" /> '''weed''',<ref name="merriamweed" /> '''pot''',<ref name="merriampot" /> | Cannabis has [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_names_for_cannabis numerous common and street names]. The most common ones are: '''marijuana''',<ref name="wikimarijuanaword" /> '''weed''',<ref name="merriamweed" /> '''pot''',<ref name="merriampot" /> '''grass''',<ref name="merriamgrass" /> '''hemp''',<ref name="merriamhemp" />, '''ganja, THC'''. | ||
==Chemistry== | ==Chemistry== |