"Dagga"

**Dagga**

Dagga, a term deeply rooted in South African culture, refers to cannabis and has an intriguing etymology. Originating from the Khoikhoi language, “Dagga” was initially used to describe a wild variant of the cannabis plant. As the term made its way into Afrikaans, it became synonymous with marijuana. Historically, dagga was not just a recreational substance but also held medicinal value among indigenous tribes. Fast forward to today, and dagga is at the forefront of the cannabis legalization movement, reflecting a broader acceptance and recognition of its potential benefits. This evolution in meaning underscores the shifting societal attitudes towards cannabis, as dagga becomes a key player in the burgeoning global cannabis industry. The term’s journey from ancient roots to #1excludeGlossary relevance is a testament to the #2excludeGlossary landscape of language and culture. [Source: MedPub, Wikipedia]

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Dagga (Wikipedia)

This article is about the Afrikaans word. For other uses, see Dagga (disambiguation).

Dagga (Afrikaans pronunciation: [ˈdaχa]) is a word used in certain areas of Southern Africa to describe cannabis flower. The term, dating to the 1660s, derives from the word daxa in the Khoekhoe language used to describe the plant as well as various species of Leonotis. The leaves of specifically the Leonotis leonurus resemble the cannabis leaf and is known locally as wild dagga. The word has been spelled many different ways over time as various groups of people began using the term and some examples of these are: daggha, dacha, dacka, dagha, tagga, dachka, daga. According to the Oxford Dictionary,^{[clarification needed]} dagga was also used by the Khoekhoe to describe the sensation of intoxication.

Dagga pronunciation

Sound file of the word being spoken by a South African. The double g's are pronounced much like the Scottish "loch".