Cannabis Education, Rewards, and Payments
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Cannabis Vocabulary
Learn common cannabis, rewards, and E-wallet terms.
Activation Time
The time delay between consuming cannabis (especially edibles) and actually feeling the effects.
Blunt
Cannabis flower rolled inside a tobacco leaf or a hollowed-out cigar wrap.
Bong (Water Pipe)
A device that cools and filters smoke through water before it is inhaled.
Bowl (Water Pipe)
The component of a smoking device designed to hold the cannabis. While it is a detachable accessory on a bong, it is typically built directly into the end of a traditional pipe as a small, concave compartment.
Broad-Spectrum
A classification of cannabis extract that preserves a wide array of cannabinoids and terpenes while entirely removing the THC. This allows users to experience the therapeutic “entourage effect” without any associated psychoactive properties.
Budtender
A knowledgeable staff member working at a cannabis store who helps customers choose products.
Calyx
The small, teardrop-shaped structures that form the female cannabis flower. It holds the highest concentration of trichomes.
Cannabis
A plant used in a variety of products, including flower, edibles, vapes, and more.
Cartridge
Frequently abbreviated as a “cart,” this refers to a pre-filled, disposable chamber containing cannabis oil or extract. It is designed to attach to a vape pen or e-cigarette battery for easy vaporization.
CBD
A cannabis compound commonly found in wellness-focused cannabis and hemp products.
CBG (Cannabigerol)
Known as the “mother cannabinoid” because all other cannabinoids evolve from its acidic form (CBGa).
CBN (Cannabinol)
A mildly psychoactive cannabinoid that forms when THC ages and breaks down. It is associated with sleepiness.
Clone
A genetic duplicate of a specific plant created by taking a cutting from a mature female plant.
Cola
The main, tight cluster of buds that forms at the very top of a cannabis plant’s stem.
Concentrate
A highly potent extract refined from flowers (includes forms like wax, shatter, and live resin).
Couchlock
A slang term for the heavy, physical sedation that leaves a user feeling physically glued to their seat.
Cure
The multi-week process of drying and storing harvested buds under controlled conditions to maximize flavor and potency
Dab Rig
A specialized water pipe used to vaporize dense concentrates by dropping them onto a heated quartz or titanium surface.
Decriminalization
The reform of legal frameworks to prevent the criminal prosecution of individuals found with minor amounts of cannabis. Under these policies, possessing a small amount for personal use typically results in civil penalties rather than arrest, imprisonment, or a permanent criminal record.
Deli-Style
A dispensary layout where flower is kept in large jars, allowing customers to smell it before it is weighed on a scale in front of them.
Dispensary
A licensed retail store where cannabis and cannabis-infused products are sold.
Edible
A cannabis product that is eaten or consumed, such as a gummy, chocolate, or beverage.
Eligible Purchase
A purchase that may qualify for E-wallet points, rewards, or offers.
Entourage Effect
The synergistic phenomenon where cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids work together to produce a stronger effect than any single compound isolated alone.
Extracts
A specific category of cannabis concentrates manufactured using solvents (such as butane, CO2, or ethanol) to isolate the plant’s active compounds. Common varieties include shatter, wax, crumble, budder, and live resin.
Fan Leaf
Large, iconic leaves that capture sunlight but contain negligible amounts of cannabinoids. They are trimmed away after harvest.
Flower
The dried cannabis flower product commonly sold by strain, weight, and potency.
Greening Out
Slang for consuming too much THC, resulting in temporary nausea, dizziness, or anxiety.
Hash Hole
A joint rolled with a continuous cylinder of concentrate running directly through the middle, creating a hollow tunnel as it burns.
Head High
Cerebral, energetic, and creative mental effects typically associated with Sativa strains.
Hemp
Cannabis sativa plants containing 0.3% or less THC; a non-intoxicating, industrial crop used for textiles, food, building materials, and wellness products.
Hybrid
A crossbreed of Indica and Sativa genetics designed to achieve specific effects.
Indica
A subspecies of cannabis generally associated with relaxing, sedating, and “body high” effects.
Joint / Spliff
A cannabis cigarette. A “spliff” specifically contains a mixture of cannabis and tobacco.
K2
A common slang term for synthetic cannabinoids—laboratory-made chemical compounds that replicate some of cannabis’s effects but contain no real cannabis plant material.
Larf
Underdeveloped, wispy buds found on the lower branches of the plant. They are typically used to create extracts.
Limonene
A citrus-scented terpene believed to offer uplifting and stress-relieving properties.
Munchies
The sudden, intense spike in appetite caused by THC interacting with the body’s metabolic receptors.
Myrcene
The most common earthy, musky terpene in cannabis. It contributes heavily to physical relaxation and sedating effects.
Nanoemulsion
A technology that breaks cannabis oil into microscopic droplets, allowing beverages and edibles to kick in rapidly within 10–15 minutes.
Offer
A promotion, deal, or reward available through your FCD account.
Pinene
A crisp, pine-scented terpene that may help counter THC-induced short-term memory loss and boost alertness.
Points Balance
The number of rewards points currently available in your FCD account.
Potency
The measure of cannabinoid strength (typically THC) in a cannabis product; higher potency directly correlates to stronger, more intense effects.
Pre-Roll
A ready-to-smoke joint prepared by a retailer or manufacturer.
Redeem
To use available rewards online, in-store, or wherever permitted.
Ruderalis
A lesser-known cannabis subspecies native to cold regions. It autoflowers based on age rather than light cycles.
Sativa
A subspecies generally associated with uplifting, energetic, and “head high” effects.
Shake
Bits of loose flower, broken leaves, and resin that fall to the bottom of storage bags or jars.
Sinsemilla
A Spanish term meaning “without seeds”. It refers to unpollinated female plants that focus all energy on producing resinous buds.
Strain
A specific genetic variety of the cannabis plant.
Sublingual
A consumption method where tinctures or strips are absorbed directly under the tongue for rapid entry into the bloodstream.
THC
The cannabis compound most commonly associated with intoxicating effects.
Trichomes
Tiny, crystal-like glands covering the buds that produce cannabinoids and terpenes.
Topicals
Cannabis-infused lotions, balms, or oils designed for skin absorption rather than a psychoactive high.
Top-Shelf
Premium, ultra-high-quality cannabis buds that command the highest prices in dispensaries.
Vape
A cannabis product designed for vaporization using a compatible device or cartridge.
Wax
A potent cannabis concentrate named for its thick, honey-like appearance and texture, known for delivering exceptionally high concentrations of THC.
Weed
The most prevalent slang term for cannabis. It is used globally and interchangeably with “marijuana” and “cannabis” in casual conversation.
420
A cultural code term universally used to refer to cannabis consumption or gatherings.
