Meaning of Indian hemp in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Noun

   Indian hemp

   Definitions

   1. source of e.g. bhang and hashish as well as fiber
2. 2. valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation
3. 3. Canadian dogbane yielding a tough fiber used as cordage by native Americans

   Examples

   • « used in folk medicine for pain or inflammation in joints »