green rush

English

Etymology

green +‎ rush, alluding to the historical gold rush. First use appears c. 2012.

Noun

green rush (usually uncountable, plural green rushes)

  1. (US, Canada) A movement describing the burgeoning cannabis industry within the United States as well as Canada.
  2. (business) The movement of capital and people into territories and markets that have legalized cannabis.

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