Bhang
/bɑːŋ/noun
A preparation of cannabis, traditionally consumed as a drink or edible.
Did you know?Bhang is traditionally associated with the Hindu god Shiva and is especially consumed during Holi and Maha Shivaratri, though its religious use varies by region and tradition.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Sanskrit
Sanskrit
bhaṅgā
“Hemp or cannabis; also associated in related usage with breaking or fracture”
Middle Indo-Aryan
Prakrits
bhaṅgā
“Cannabis or hemp preparation”
Medieval Period
Hindi and related languages
bhāṅg
“Cannabis, especially prepared for eating or drinking”
18th Century
Anglo-Indian English
bangue / bhang
“A cannabis preparation encountered in South Asia”
Modern English
English
bhang
“A traditional cannabis edible or beverage”