Peyote: meaning, definitions and examples

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peyote

 

[ peษชoสŠti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant usage

Peyote is a small, spineless cactus native to the desert regions of Mexico and the southwestern United States. It contains psychoactive compounds, primarily mescaline, which have been used for thousands of years by indigenous peoples in religious ceremonies. Peyote is often consumed for its hallucinogenic effects, leading to altered states of consciousness and spiritual experiences. The use of peyote in traditional rituals is legal for certain Native American tribes under U.S. law.

Synonyms

cactus, mescaline, psychoactive plant

Examples of usage

  • The shamans used peyote to connect with the spiritual realm.
  • After consuming peyote, many participants reported vivid visions.
  • Peyote has been a central element in Native American spiritual practices.
  • Legally, peyote can only be used in specific religious contexts.

Translations

Translations of the word "peyote" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peyote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคฏเฅ‹เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Peyote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peyote

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะนะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ peyote

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒจใƒผใƒ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท peyote

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ peyote

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท peyote

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ˜์š”ํ…Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peyote

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ peyote

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝฉ็บฆ็‰น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ peyote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ peyote

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตะนะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ˜แƒแƒขแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peyote

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ peyote

Etymology

The term 'peyote' comes from the Nahuatl word 'peyotl', which refers to the cactus Lophophora williamsii. This cactus has been utilized for its psychoactive properties for over 5,000 years. Its use dates back to pre-Columbian times among various indigenous tribes in the Americas, especially in northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. Peyote played a significant role in the spiritual and medicinal practices of these cultures, often associated with rituals for divination, healing, and communion with the divine. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the popularity of peyote spread, leading to the formation of the Native American Church, which incorporates its use into religious practices. Despite its psychoactive effects, peyote has been a subject of legal and ethical discussions regarding its cultural significance and the rights of indigenous peoples to use it as part of their heritage.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,551, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.