charas

noun

cha·​ras ˈchär-əs How to pronounce charas (audio)

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The deity Shiva was reportedly a stoner, and devotees honored him by stuffing charas into clay or stone pipes called chillums, and entering psychotropic trances. Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 11 Sep. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Hindi caras & Urdu charas

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of charas was in 1819

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“Charas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charas. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

charas

noun
cha·​ras ˈchär-əs How to pronounce charas (audio)

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