"mezz" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named after American jazz musician Mezz Mezzrow (1899–1972) who introduced Mexican marijuana to the Harlem jazz scene. Etymology templates: {{named-after/list|jazz musician||||}} jazz musician, {{!}} |, {{lang|en|Mezz Mezzrow}} Mezz Mezzrow, {{named-after|en|Mezz Mezzrow|born=1899|died=1972|nat=American|occ=jazz musician|wplink==}} Named after American jazz musician Mezz Mezzrow (1899–1972) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} mezz
  1. (dated slang) Marijuana. Tags: dated, slang Synonyms: mighty mezz, marijuana
    Sense id: en-mezz-en-noun-MdUok4bT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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