hemp

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nounpl: hemps
cânhamo
1. A tall plant (Cannabis sativa) with tough fibers used to make rope, cloth, and other materials
The farmer cultivated hemp for industrial textile production.
O agricultor cultivava cânhamo para a produção têxtil industrial.
2. The fiber obtained from the hemp plant, used in manufacturing
Hemp fabric is known for its durability and sustainability.
O tecido de cânhamo é conhecido por sua durabilidade e sustentabilidade.
3. Products made from hemp fiber, such as rope or canvas
Sailors used hemp ropes on their ships for centuries.
Os marinheiros usavam cordas de cânhamo em seus navios por séculos.
Hemp has experienced a resurgence in both Brazil and the USA due to growing interest in sustainable and eco-friendly materials. In the USA, hemp cultivation was federally legalized in 2018, sparking renewed interest in industrial applications. In Brazil, hemp is primarily associated with historical textile production and increasingly with sustainable fashion and eco-conscious manufacturing. The term is distinct from marijuana in legal and industrial contexts, though both come from Cannabis sativa.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Cannabis sativaflaxjutefiber crop

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cânhamo
Standard term used in agriculture and textile industries
Rio de Janeiro
cânhamo
Same as general usage; primarily industrial context
São Paulo
cânhamo
Commonly used in industrial and agricultural sectors
Portugal
cânhamo
European Portuguese uses the same term; also refers to cannabis informally

Related Words

fiberropecanvastextilesustainablecultivationplant

Related Idioms & Phrases

hemp seed oil
hemp fabric
hemp rope
industrial hemp
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