Hempiest

/ˈhɛmpiəst/ adjective

Definition

The superlative form of hempy, meaning most resembling, containing, or made from hemp.

Etymology

From Old English 'henep' (hemp plant) + the superlative suffix '-iest'. The base word hemp has been in English for over 1,000 years, originally referring to the fiber plant used for rope and cloth.

Kelly Says

Hemp is having a major comeback in modern times for sustainable textiles and materials, but calling something 'hempiest' would have been much more common a few centuries ago when hemp was everywhere—from ship ropes to everyday clothing.

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