Bhang Lassi
/ˈbʱɑːŋ ˈlæs.i/noun
A traditional Indian yogurt-based drink infused with bhang, a preparation of cannabis.
Did you know?Bhang has long been associated with Shiva and is traditionally consumed during the Hindu festival of Holi, though laws and customs surrounding it vary widely across India.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Sanskrit
Sanskrit
bhaṅgā
“Hemp or cannabis; the word is related to preparations made from the plant”
Medieval Indo-Aryan
Prakrits
bhaṅgā
“Cannabis or an intoxicating plant preparation”
Medieval Hindi
Hindi
bhāṅg
“Cannabis, especially a drinkable or edible preparation”
Medieval North India
Hindi
lassī
“A yogurt-based drink, typically made by blending yogurt with water”
Modern South Asian English
English
bhang lassi
“A lassi containing bhang; the compound name became familiar in English through travel and cultural writing”
Modern English
English
bhang lassi
“A cannabis-infused yogurt drink associated with Indian foodways and religious festivals”