purple haze

noun

One of numerous strains of cannabis known for their high THC content and recognizable by the color of their leaves, which vary from solid purple to flecked violet.

Meanings

nounpurple haze (uncountable)

alternative Purple Haze

  1. uncountableOne of numerous strains of cannabis known for their high THC content and recognizable by the color of their leaves, which vary from solid purple to flecked violet.

    Synonyms: bhang, benj, boo, broccoli, bud, buddha, cannabis, cheeba

  2. uncountablelysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) when used as a recreational drug

Synonyms & antonyms

nounOne of numerous strains of cannabis known for their high THC content and recognizable by the color of their leaves, which vary from solid purple to flecked violet.

Origin

From the violet coloration of the leaves and the allusion to the smoke or mental state to which the buds of the plant will eventually be converted.

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APA

purple haze. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/purple%20haze

MLA

“purple haze.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/purple%20haze. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “purple haze,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/purple%20haze.

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