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1. Ganja (Noun)


English Translation

Ganja


Definition

A term used to refer to marijuana or cannabis, often regarded as a sacrament and used for spiritual and medicinal purposes by Rastafarians


Example Sentences

Patois: Wi reason over a chalice of ganja and find di wisdom within
English: We discuss over a chalice of ganja and find the wisdom within


Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,



posted by anonymous on August 7, 2023


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2. Ganja


English Translation

marijuana


Definition

This is the Jamaican word for marijuana, which is an important sacrament in the Rastafari faith. Bob Marley was known to use and advocate for the spiritual use of ganja.


Example Sentences

Patois: Lite up di ganja
English: Light up the marijuana


Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,



posted by anonymous on January 15, 2023



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