mescaline
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Noun — A hallucinogenic compound found naturally in the peyote cactus and some related cacti.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Etymology
From "mescal", the name of the peyote cactus, plus the chemistry suffix "-ine" used for alkaloids.
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What does “mescaline” mean?
The word “mescaline” means a hallucinogenic compound found naturally in the peyote cactus and some related cacti. In plain terms, a natural drug from cactus plants that causes vivid hallucinations.
How do you pronounce “mescaline”?
“Mescaline” is pronounced MEHS-kuhl-ihn (/ˈmɛs.kəl.ɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “mescaline” in a sentence?
Here is “mescaline” used in a sentence: “Mescaline has been used in Indigenous religious ceremonies in Mexico for centuries.”
What part of speech is “mescaline”?
“Mescaline” is a noun.