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Definition of Peyote
1. Noun. A small spineless globe-shaped cactus; source of mescal buttons.
Exact synonyms: Lophophora Williamsii, Mescal, Mezcal
Generic synonyms: Cactus
Group relationships: Genus Lophophora, Lophophora
Terms within: Magic Mushroom, Mescal Button, Sacred Mushroom
Generic synonyms: Cactus
Group relationships: Genus Lophophora, Lophophora
Terms within: Magic Mushroom, Mescal Button, Sacred Mushroom
2. Noun. The hallucinatory alkaloid that is the active agent in mescal buttons.
Exact synonyms: Mescaline
Generic synonyms: Hallucinogen, Hallucinogenic Drug, Psychedelic Drug, Psychodelic Drug
Substance meronyms: Magic Mushroom, Mescal Button, Sacred Mushroom
Generic synonyms: Hallucinogen, Hallucinogenic Drug, Psychedelic Drug, Psychodelic Drug
Substance meronyms: Magic Mushroom, Mescal Button, Sacred Mushroom
Definition of Peyote
1. a cactus [n -S] - See also: cactus
Medical Definition of Peyote
1. Aztec name for Lophophora williamsii; principal active component of peyote is mescaline. Synonym: pellote. Origin: Sp. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Peyote
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