Cannabis Glossary
Definitions & Marijuana Slang Names
510 Threading
A threading size for cannabis vaporizing cartridges and batteries. Batteries for cartridges with a 510 threading can be found at Hashtag and most shops in Washington state.
Aroma
A combination of distinctive, typically pleasant smells.
BHO
Short for “Butane Hash Oil,” BHO is a type of cannabis concentrate made by dissolving marijuana in butane. This potent and sticky oil is also referred to as honey oil, dabs, ear wax, or shatter, depending on the product’s consistency.
Blunt
Traditionally a hollowed out cigar filled with marijuana, blunts come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Hashtag carries a wide variety of hemp-wrapped blunts, as well as hemp wraps so you can roll your own!
Bud
A common term referring to cannabis flowers.
Budtender
A friendly and knowledgeable customer service professional. Budtenders can help you to learn more about cannabis and to find the cannabis products that are best for your needs.
C-Cell Cartridge
A brand name for ceramic coil vaporizing cartridges. C-Cell cartridges are reliable, durable, and compatible with both 510 batteries and magnetic batteries.
Cannabinoids
Naturally occurring molecules that are found in cannabis plants. There are dozens of types of cannabinoids, including: CBD, CBG, CBN and ,the most famous of all, THC.
Cannabis
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, pot, weed, ganja, reefer, devil’s lettuce, and jazz cabbage, is a plant. When smoked, eaten, or vaporized, cannabis and cannabis-based products can produce a wide variety of therapeutic and psychoactive effects.
CBD, or Cannabidiol
Short for cannabidiol (pronounced "Can-Ab-Oh-Dial"), CBD is a non-intoxicating molecule that can produce a floating, “glowing” sensation throughout the body. Research suggests that CBD can reduce inflammation and can counteract some of the adverse effects of a THC high (particularly anxiety).
Cross (Genetics)
Short for cross-pollination, cannabis plants can be bred or “crossed” to produce new varieties (just like apples or any other plant).
Clone
A cannabis clone is a genetic copy of another cannabis plant. Like most plants, clones can be created by removing a cutting of the original plant and cultivating it like you would a plant which had freshly sprouted from seed.
Concentrates
Concentrates include all types of cannabis products that are produced by concentrating the cannabinoids from a cannabis plant and eliminating the waxy fats and lipids from the plant, in part or completely. Some of the concentrates you’ll find at Hashtag include: whole-plant extract, CO2 oil, distillate oil, BHO, wax, shatter, hash, and kief!
CO2 Extraction
A concentrate extraction method that uses CO2 to separate cannabinoids from the fatty, waxy material of cannabis flowers. CO2 concentrate is a sticky, potent product that is also referred to as "oil". Some CO2 extraction methods can separate the flavor and aromatic molecules from the plant during extraction. Other methods include the removal of these flavor & aromatic molecules before extraction begins so that they can be reinfused into the oil later in the process.
Cure
Cannabis plants, like all plants, contain sugars and starches (so the plant can store energy for later use). Locking cannabis flower in an airtight container for weeks or months allows for these sugars and starches to break down. The result? The flower is much smoother when smoked!
Dabs
Dabs are a slang term for cannabis concentrates. Dabs are most often consumed by inhalation using a dab rig or a dab pen.
Edibles
Cookies, brownies, sodas, crackers, you name it! Edibles, also known as medibles, are any food-based product infused with marijuana.
Flowering Time
Flowering time refers to the amount of time a particular type of cannabis plant requires to produce fully matured and resinous flowers. Flowering times can range from 6 weeks to 16 weeks, depending on the cannabis plant’s genetic makeup.
Flower
The female sex organ of the cannabis plant. Cannabis flowers, in particular, come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from small and dense to large and fluffy. The most potent cannabis flowers are sticky to the touch, due to the high concentration of resin on the flower. The resin is not only useful for the cannabis plant in pollination but also contains the full spectrum of cannabinoids produced by cannabis plants.
Ganja
A common term for marijuana derived from Hindi, ganja also refers to premium cannabis flowers cultivated for the purpose of smoking. Hooray!
Hash
Hash, short for hashish, is a form of cannabis concentrate. It's made by applying heat and pressure to mature cannabis flowers. Although the origin of hashish is unknown, the first accounts of hash production included squeezing cannabis flowers by hand to collect its resin and then rolling the resin in one’s hands into a ball. Today, hash is typically smoked in a pipe or mixed in with flower in a joint or bong.
Heirloom
Heirloom cannabis refers to rare and exotic types of cannabis genetics. Heirloom cannabis strains are rare and can produce unique cannabinoid profiles, flavors and effects.
Hemp
Hemp is a member of the cannabis family of plants. Unlike cannabis that we smoke or eat, hemp is often cultivated in large quantities for industrial purposes. Hemp has been used historically in the production of paper, rope, and textiles. Today, hemp is cultivated for its high CBD content as a low-cost alternative to cannabis-derived CBD. However, research suggests that hemp grown in industrialized areas can produce lower quality CBD than cannabis-derived CBD and oftencontains unwanted pesticides/heavy metals found in the soil.
Hybrid
A hybrid is the result of two genetically distinct strains of cannabis that are bred together. Hybrids can be healthier, more robust plants than their parent plants and often have unique flavors, aromas and effects.
Hydroponics
Hydroponics refers to the practice of growing plants in water. Growing plants hydroponically allows growers to adjust their plants’ nutrient intake easily and is a water conserving way to grow cannabis.
Indica
One of the three major types of cannabis, indica plants are short and shrub-like in form. Growing originally in mountainous regions, indica plants are easily recognizable by their short and thick 7-pointed leaves.
Joint
When cannabis flower is ground and rolled up in a smoking paper (typically made of rice or hemp), a joint is born! Joints are easy to use, lightweight and a convenient way to get high.
Kief
Kief, a form of cannabis concentrate, consists principally of the microscopic trichome heads present on all cannabis flowers. In fact, if you use a four-piece grinder to grind your flower, you’re naturally collecting kief on the bottom layer of your grinder! Typically, kief is mixed in with cannabis flower and smoked. The result? You get super high!
Kush
Referring to the Kush region of India, kush describes not only to a line of cannabis genetics (e.g., OG Kush or Hindu Kush), but also the flavor associated with these varietals (imagine a combination of pine, citrus, and freshly cut grass).
Landrace
Cannabis strains that are descended from ancient strains that grew naturally in their original growing regions. Historically grown in places like Thailand, India, Hawaii and Africa, landrace strains are famous for their unique flavors, aromas, and effects.
Live Resin
Live resin is produced by flash-freezing freshly cut, uncured cannabis plants to preserve the most volatile aromas and flavors. After flash-freezing, the cannabinoids and terpenes of the frozen cannabis plants are extracted using solvents. The result in a flavorful and potent concentrate that can be vaporized or dabbed.
Marijuana
A common term for cannabis derived from Spanish, marijuana refers to the dried flowers of female cannabis plants.
OG
Short for “ocean-grown” or “original gangster”, the term was first applied by the Cypress Hill Gang to cannabis in reference to L.A. Kush, a particularly popular strain which was available in Los Angeles during the 1990s.
Pesticides
Pesticides include both synthetic and natural pest deterrents. They are commonly used in cannabis cultivation. Some pesticides can produce harmful effects when consumed. As a result, the state of Washington has approved only a small number of pesticides for use on cannabis plants. When you buy cannabis from Hashtag, rest assured that any and all of the pesticides used on the products you buy have been researched & approved for safety.
Phenotype
A phenotype is the observable characteristics of a plant. Like many plants, cannabis plants display different traits under different growing conditions. As a result, cannabis strains grown in different environments can differ significantly in their effects and appearances.
Pinene
A terpene found in pine needles, conifers and sage. Known to increase alertness and dilate blood vessels, pinene is renown for its sharp, sweet, and piney aroma.
Pistil
Pistils are the red, hair-like projections that emanate from cannabis flowers. Generally speaking, pistils come in all shapes and sizes and serve as the female reproductive organ in the plant world.
Pot
A slang term for cannabis. Some evidence suggests that the term “pot” may come from a traditional Mexican beverage made from cannabis steeped in wine, called "potación de guayaya".
Pre-roll
Pre-rolls are ground cannabis flower wrapped in paper and rolled into a cone. Also known as joints, they’re perfect for folks on the go or in a rush!
Ruderalis
One of the three major types of cannabis, ruderalis plants are small and wildflower-like in form. Growing originally in Asia and Eastern Europe, ruderalis plants are easily recognizable by their small, 5-pointed leaves.
Rosin
Rosin is a translucent, sappy form of cannabis concentrate. Like hash, rosin is produced when heat and pressure are applied to cannabis flower. Unlike hash, a large amount of heat and pressure is required to produce exceptional rosin. Typically, two metal plates and a pneumatic press are used to squeeze ground cannabis flower, forcing the rosin on the plant to seep out. The result? You get a sticky, tasty, solvent-free cannabis concentrate!
Sativa
One of the three major types of cannabis, sativa plants are tall and tree-like in form. Growing originally in tropical regions, sativa plants are easily recognizable by their thin, 7-pointed leaves.
Sinsemilla
A common term for cannabis flower which, when translated from Spanish, literally means “without seeds.”
Shatter
A popular form of BHO concentrate, shatter is made by dissolving marijuana in butane. Once the extraction is complete, the concentrate is left to sit and cool on a flat, even surface. The resulting texture is sticky, brittle, and glass-like in texture.
Solvent
A solvent is any chemical that is used to dissolve a solid into a solution. In cannabis extraction, solvents like BHO, CO2 and Alcohol are used to turn cannabis flower into different types concentrates.
Spliff
Spliffs are joints that include both cannabis and tobacco. Popular throughout much of Europe, spliffs are also known as a "marijuana cigarette",
Strain
A strain is any genetically unique form of cannabis. Like apples, cannabis strains can be cultivated by growers using selective breeding techniques to bring out their most desirable qualities, such as: flavor, effects, or cannabinoid content.
Suppository
A small, solid object that’s designed to be inserted into the rectum or vagina to dissolve. Cannabis infused suppositories are used principally for muscle-relaxing and discomfort-relieving effects and bypass the body’s digestive system.
THC
THC is a molecule that is produced naturally by cannabis plants that produces intoxicating effects. It is an abbreviation for the word: tetrahydrocannabinolic acid.
Tinctures
Tinctures are the oldest and most popular form of cannabis concentrate. Produced by dissolving dried cannabis flowers in ethanol, tinctures can be ingested orally for slower, longer-term effects or sublingually for fast-acting effects. Tinctures may be suspended in a base of alcohol, oil, or a water-soluble glycerine.
Topicals
Topicals include all cannabis-infused gels, lotions, and balms. When placed externally on the skin, they are absorbed through the skin over time. Although many topicals contain THC, their effects are almost always non-intoxicating when applied to the external skin, making them an ideal product for people looking to address localized discomfort without feeling a heavily altered state.
Terpenes
The aromatic and flavor-bearing molecules of cannabis. There are hundreds of cannabis terpenes and some research suggests that they can have a significant effect on the quality of a cannabis user’s high.
Trichomes
Trichomes are fine, hair-like appendages found commonly on plants, including algae, lichens, and cannabis. Although trichomes are incredibly small, they contain much of the cannabinoid and terpene content you’ll find in cannabis flower.
Trim
As the name suggests, trim refers to the leafy plant matter, like sugar leaves, that is traditionally trimmed from cannabis flower before the drying & curing process begins. Trim is commonly used in cannabis cooking and joint rolling.
Vape Cartridge
A discreet and portable way to enjoy cannabis. Vape cartridges are terrific for many apartment-dwelling, professional cannabis users.
Wax
A popular form of cannabis concentrate, wax gets its name from its creamy, opaque, “ear wax” appearance. This form of concentrate is produced like shatter. However, instead of being left to cool on an even, dry surface, wax is whipped up to incorporate air bubbles into the final product. The result? Wax is one of the most malleable and easy-to-use cannabis concentrates around.
Weed
A common slang term for cannabis, possibly related to the plant’s eagerness to grow (even in places it shouldn’t!).