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1. Herb (Noun)


Definition

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


Example Sentences

Patois: Wi burn di herb as a sacred offering to di Most High
English: We burn the herb as a sacred offering to the Most High


Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,



posted by anonymous on August 29, 2023


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2. Herb (Noun)


English Translation

Weed


Definition

Slang term for marijuana.


Example Sentences

Patois: Rude bwoy, hide di herbs, Babylon deh roun di corna
English: Dude, hide the weed, the police is around the corner


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



posted by anonymous on March 25, 2014


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