green rush

noun — 2 senses

noun

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

Canada, US, Usually A movement describing the burgeoning cannabis industry within the United States as well as Canada.

Business Usually The movement of capital and people into territories and markets that have legalized cannabis.

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