Dagga (Noun)
Meaning
Relatively nontoxic South African herb smoked like tobacco.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The native South African plant was commonly referred to as dagga and used for smoking recreationally.
- Dagga was considered a relatively safer choice for some due to the perception of its low toxicity levels.
- A number of South Africans have historically utilized dagga in rituals, ceremonies, and traditional medicine.
- Local users had traditionally used dagga as an alternative to tobacco and found it preferable for health and vitality.
- Smoking dagga became an integral part of the traditional way of life in several communities across South Africa.