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purple haze

purple haze noun: one of numerous strains of cannabis known for their high THC content and recognizable by the color of their leaves, which vary from solid purple to flecked violet.

Noun

purple haze (uncountable)

  1. One of numerous strains of cannabis known for their high THC content and recognizable by the color of their leaves, which vary from solid purple to flecked violet.
  2. lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) when used as a recreational drug

Synonyms of purple haze

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Forms of purple haze

alternative formPurple Haze

Origin of purple haze

From the violet coloration of the leaves and the allusion to the smoke or mental state to which the buds of the plant will eventually be converted.

Questions about purple haze

What does purple haze mean?
Purple haze means one of numerous strains of cannabis known for their high THC content and recognizable by the color of their leaves, which vary from solid purple to flecked violet.
What part of speech is purple haze?
Purple haze is a noun.

Words near purple haze in the dictionary

  1. purple hairstreak
  2. purple hairstreaks
  3. purple hat therapies
  4. purple hat therapy
  5. Purple Hawke
  6. purple haze
  7. purple heart
  8. purple hearts
  9. purple helmet
  10. purple helmets
  11. purple heron

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