n. A plant of the genus Cannabis, natural order Urticaceæ, of which C. sativa is the only known species, C. Indica being only a variety.n. The fiber of this plant, obtained from the skin or rind by rotting the stalks under moisture, and prepared by various processes for manufacturing uses.n. One of various plants of other genera yielding similar fibers, distinguished by specific epithetsn. Calotropis gigantea (Asclepiadaceæ): same as madar.n. Apocynum cannabinum. See Apocynum.n. The Indian hemp, Apocynum, chiefly A. cannabinum.n. Same as American jute (which see, under jute).n. The black Indian hemp, Apocynum cannabinum. See Apocynum.n. The white Indian hemp, either of two American species of Asclepias, A. incarnata, the swamp-milkweed, and A. pulchra, the hairy milkweed, which yield a white or light-gray fiber of some commercial value.n. the fiber of Maoutia Puya. See pooa.