An alternative spelling of hashish; a concentrated cannabis product made from the resin of the plant.
From Arabic hashish meaning 'dry herb' or 'grass.' The variant spelling 'hasheesh' reflects English's earlier phonetic transcription from Arabic before spelling standardized.
The word 'hashish' appears in Marco Polo's accounts of his travels, proving that this substance's use and fame spread along trade routes just like pepper and silk did—and was often as valuable.
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