purple haze

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Etymology[edit]

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.

Noun[edit]

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.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:marijuana
  2. lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) when used as a recreational drug

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