noun

mescaline

MEHS-kuhl-ihn

Mescaline (noun) means a hallucinogenic compound found naturally in the peyote cactus and some related cacti. Example: “Mescaline has been used in Indigenous religious ceremonies in Mexico for centuries.”

noun

A hallucinogenic compound found naturally in the peyote cactus and some related cacti.

"Mescaline has been used in Indigenous religious ceremonies in Mexico for centuries."

"The drug’s hallucinogenic effects come from mescaline extracted from the cactus."

How to use mescaline

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA natural drug from cactus plants that causes vivid hallucinations.

Common mistake

Don’t confuse with "mezcal", the Mexican spirit distilled from agave — different plant, different substance entirely.

Easily confused with

mezcal

Word forms

mescalines plural

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Etymology

From "mescal", the name of the peyote cactus, plus the chemistry suffix "-ine" used for alkaloids.

Synonyms

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peyote

Related words

peyote

Rhymes for mescaline

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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