Cape dagga
- noun
- NSFW
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dagga del Cabo
- The leaves of Cape dagga are often dried and smoked in traditional ceremonies.
Examples
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Some people use Cape dagga as a herbal alternative to tobacco.
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Many people enjoy smoking Cape dagga for relaxation.
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Researchers are studying the effects of Cape dagga on anxiety and mood.
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Have you ever tried Cape dagga?
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Many people enjoy using Cape dagga as a natural remedy for stress relief.
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The dried leaves of Cape dagga are often incorporated into herbal blends for smoking.
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In South Africa, some individuals smoke Cape dagga for its mild, calming effects.
Synonyms
A South African plant with bright orange flowers whose leaves are sometimes smoked like tobacco
A South African plant with orange flowers that people smoke to feel calm
A South African plant of the mint family with bright orange flowers and leaves sometimes smoked instead of tobacco
Surface Forms
Morphology
Cape + dagga
The compound is compositionally a place-name modifier 'Cape' + 'dagga' (South African term for cannabis), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would reasonably infer it denotes a variety of dagga from the Cape — i.e., a local herb smoked for mild effects. This follows a straightforward noun-noun locative composition rather than an idiomatic shift, so the meaning is directly derivable from the parts.
Etymology
Cape dagga is named after the South African word dagga, which people used for plants that were smoked, and 'Cape' points to the Cape region. One popular story says dagga may come from a local word for 'tobacco', so the name helps remember that Cape dagga is a mild herb sometimes dried and smoked.
