peyote

/peɪˈjoʊti/

Meanings

noun

A small, spineless cactus (Lophophora williamsii) found from southwest United States to central Mexico that produces buttonlike tubercles that can be chewed for its psychedelic effect, primarily from the drug mescaline.

Examples :

"Members of some Native American tribes use peyote in religious ceremonies to experience its spiritual and hallucinogenic effects. "

noun

A mescal button produced by the plant.

Examples :

"The Indigenous American ceremony used peyote to connect with the spirit world. "

plant substance religion culture

Related Words

ceremonies noun

/ˈsɛɹɪm(ə)niz/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌmoʊniz/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"Graduation ceremonies mark the end of high school and the beginning of a new chapter. "

tubercles noun

/ˈtjuːbərklz/ /ˈtuːbərklz/

A round nodule, small eminence, or warty outgrowth, especially those found on bones for the attachment of a muscle or ligament or small elevations on the surface of a tooth.

"The doctor pointed to the X-ray, explaining that the small tubercles on the bone were where the shoulder muscles attached. "

hallucinogenic noun

/ˌhæluːˈsɪnədʒənɪk/ /həˌlusənəˈdʒenɪk/

A substance that is a hallucinogen.

""The researcher carefully documented the effects of each hallucinogenic on the study participants." "

spineless adjective

/ˈspaɪnləs/ /ˈspaɪnlɪs/

Having no spine.

"The jellyfish is a spineless creature. "

southwest

/saʊˈwɛst/

The compass point halfway between south and west, specifically 225°, abbreviated as SW.

"The hiking trail heads southwest, away from the town. "

primarily adverb

/pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/

(focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost

"My brother is primarily a student; he spends most of his time studying. "

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

psychedelic noun

/ˈsaɪ.kəˌdɛl.ɪk/

Any psychoactive substance (such as LSD or psilocybin) which, when consumed, causes perceptual changes (sometimes erratic and uncontrollable), visual hallucination, and altered awareness of the body and mind.

"During the 1960s, authorities tried to understand the long-term effects of widespread psychedelic use. "

spiritual noun

/ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/

A Christian religious song, especially one in an African-American style, or a similar non-religious song.

"The church choir practiced the new spirituals for their Sunday service. "

mescaline noun

/ˈmɛs.kə.liːn/

A hallucinogenic and intoxicating compound present in the peyote cactus (Lophophora williamsii), the San Pedro cactus (Echinopsis pachanoi), and the Peruvian torch (Echinopsis peruviana).

"The student experimented with mescaline, a drug derived from the peyote cactus, leading to a very unusual and disturbing experience. "

indigenous adjective

/ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/ /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/

Born or originating in, native to a land or region, especially before an intrusion.

"The Australian Aboriginal people are the indigenous inhabitants of the continent. "

religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "