Cannabin

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Cannabin \Can"na*bin\, n. (Chem.)
     A poisonous resin extracted from hemp ({Cannabis sativa},
     variety Indica). The euphoric and narcotic effects of
     hasheesh are due to this resin; the active ingredient is
     tetrahydrocannabinol, THC. See {Cannabis Indica}, below.
     [1913 Webster +PJC]



From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  cannabin
       n : a resin obtained from the hemp plant; thought to be the
           active narcotic agent in marijuana [syn: {cannabis resin}]