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‖ ˈchurrus India.
Also charas, churus.
[Hindī charas.]
The resinous exudation of the hemp-plant (Cannabis Indica), used in India as an intoxicating drug.
1860Mayne Exp. Lex., Churrus, name given to the resin obtained from the substance called Gunjah [dried hemp-plant]. 1866Treas. Bot. 214/1 The dried plant, or portions of it, are sold..under the name of Gunjah and Bhang, while the resin itself is known as Churras. 1875Encycl. Brit. III. 627/2 In India the products of the [hemp] plant for use as a narcotic and intoxicant are recognized under the three names and forms of Bhang, Gunja or Ganja, and Churrus or Charas. 1905‘L. Hope’ Indian Love 7 Churus and Opium failed. 1930New Statesman 18 Oct. 58/2 Charas—dried hemp leaves from Turkestan—is sold in the open market of Bombay. 1967M. Reynolds After Some Tomorrow 39 While under the effect of..charas fudge, did you ever experience one of your prophetic..enlightenments? |
