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Bhang

4 stages from Sanskrit to English.

Today it means An edible or drinkable preparation of cannabis leaves, traditionally consumed in South Asia.

Where does the word "bhang" come from? It comes from Sanskrit bhangah, passing through Hindi and Portuguese before entering English (17th c.).

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Stage 1 of 4
bhangah
Sanskrit · ancient
"hemp, cannabis"
named hemp or cannabis
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Stage 2 of 4
bhang
Hindi · 16th c.
"an edible or drinkable cannabis preparation"
the everyday North Indian word for a cannabis preparation
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Stage 3 of 4
bangue
Portuguese · 1560s
"the Indian cannabis drink"
Portuguese travelers in India recorded the word for Europe
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Stage 4 of 4
bhang
English · 17th c.
"a preparation of cannabis leaves, consumed in South Asia"
settled as the English name for the Indian cannabis preparation
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