Cannabidaceae n 1: two genera of erect or twining herbs that are pollinated by the wind, including the genera Cannabis and Humulus; term not used in all classifications; in some the genus Cannabis is placed in the family Moraceae and the genus Humulus in the family Urticaceae [syn: {Cannabidaceae}, {family Cannabidaceae}, {hemp family}]
Cannabidaceae \Cannabidaceae\ n. 1. a grouping of plants containing two genera of erect or twining wind-pollinated herbs, the genera {Cannabis} and {Humulus}; this term is not used in all classifications; in some the genus {Cannabis} is placed in the family {Moraceae} and the genus {Humulus} in the family {Urticaceae}. Syn: family {Cannabidaceae}, hemp family. [WordNet 1.5]