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Mescaline: meaning, definitions and examples

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mescaline

 

[ หˆmษ›skษ™lin ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

psychoactive substance

Mescaline is a psychoactive alkaloid found in certain cacti, particularly the peyote cactus. It is known for its hallucinogenic properties and has been used in traditional Native American rituals for centuries. The substance induces alterations in perception, mood, and cognitive processes.

Synonyms

hallucinogen, peyote, psychedelic

Examples of usage

  • He experienced profound visions after consuming mescaline.
  • Mescaline has been studied for its potential therapeutic applications.
  • The use of mescaline is often associated with spiritual ceremonies.
  • Some artists claim mescaline enhances their creative abilities.

Translations

Translations of the word "mescaline" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mescalina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคธเฅเค•เฅ‡เคฒเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mescalin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meskalin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตัะบะฐะปั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ meskalina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใ‚นใ‚ซใƒชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mescaline

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mescalina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท meskalin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ”์Šค์นผ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠุณูƒุงู„ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meskalin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ meskalรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŽๆ–ฏๅกๆž—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meskalin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meskalan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตัะบะฐะปะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒกแƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meskalin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mescalina

Etymology

The term 'mescaline' stems from the Nahuatl word 'mescalli', which refers to maguey or agave plant, closely associated with spirits and the ceremonial consumption of cacti. The compound was first isolated in 1897 by the German chemist Arthur Heffter from the peyote cactus, making it one of the earliest psychedelic substances recognized in Western science. As interest in psychoactive substances grew in the 20th century, mescaline became a focal point for research into altered states of consciousness, particularly during the counterculture movement of the 1960s. During that time, figures like Aldous Huxley popularized its usage in exploring consciousness, further embedding mescaline in both scientific discourse and popular culture. Its historical and cultural significance continues today, particularly in discussions about indigenous rights and the ceremonial use of entheogens.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,413 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.