Indian hemp
noun
1.
a North American dogbane,
Apocynum cannabinum,
having erect clusters of greenish-white flowers and a root with laxative and emetic properties.
2.
hemp
(def 1).
Origin
1610-20,
Americanism
British Dictionary definitions for
Indian hemp
Indian hemp
noun
1.
another name for hemp, esp the variety
Cannabis indica,
from which several narcotic drugs are obtained
2.
Also called
dogbane.
a perennial American apocynaceous plant,
Apocynum cannabinum,
whose fibre was formerly used by the Indians to make rope
Slang definitions & phrases for
Indian hemp
Indian hay
noun phrase
Marijuana
: a couple of Indian hay cigarettes
(1876+)