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hemp vs Cannabis sativa

Cannabis sativa vs hemp

hemp and Cannabis sativa both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hemp Yes No No No
Cannabis sativa Yes No No No
As nouns, Cannabis sativa is a hyponym of hemp; that is, Cannabis sativa is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hemp:
  • hemp: any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs
  • Cannabis sativa: a strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction
Other hyponyms of hemp include ganja, marihuana, marijuana, Cannabis indica, Indian hemp.
hemp (noun) Cannabis sativa (noun)
a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging a strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction
any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs
a plant fiber
Difference between hemp and Cannabis sativa

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