Agricultural Interest

/ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl ˈɪntrəst/ noun

Definition: Growing pot. A euphemistic term for the cultivation of cannabis, often used to obscure the specific nature of the crop in conversation or financial contexts.

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Etymology

A literal application of formal land-use terminology (“agriculture”) used to provide a veneer of professional or legal legitimacy to a historically illicit activity.

Usage

In a sentence: He moved out to a rural property in Oregon to pursue his agricultural interests.

Context: Used primarily in social circles or business discussions where the speaker wishes to remain discreet about the cultivation of “weed.”