peyote
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for peyote, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small spineless cactus native to Mexico and the southwestern US, whose buttons are chewed for their hallucinogenic effect (mescaline).
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Etymology
From Spanish peyote, from Nahuatl peyotl.
Full origin of peyote →Frequently asked questions
What does “peyote” mean?
The word “peyote” means a small spineless cactus native to Mexico and the southwestern US, whose buttons are chewed for their hallucinogenic effect (mescaline). In plain terms, a hallucinogenic cactus used traditionally in some Indigenous American religious rituals.
How do you pronounce “peyote”?
“Peyote” is pronounced pay-YOH-tee (/peɪˈjoʊti/ in IPA).
How do you use “peyote” in a sentence?
Here is “peyote” used in a sentence: “Peyote has long been used in Native American religious ceremonies.”
What part of speech is “peyote”?
“Peyote” is a noun.
Where does the word “peyote” come from?
The word “peyote” comes from Spanish. From Spanish peyote, from Nahuatl peyotl.