peyote

/peɪˈjoʊti/

peyote

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Definition

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

Etymology

From Spanish peyote, from Classical Nahuatl peyotl.