Peyote

Pronunciation

• IPA: /peɪˈjoÊŠti/

Origin

From Spanish peyote, from Classical Nahuatl peyotl.

Full definition of peyote

Noun

1. A small, spineless cactus () found from southwest United States to central Mexico that produces buttonlike tubercles that can be chewed for its psychedelic effect, primarily from the drug mescaline.
2. A mescal button produced by the plant.

Synonyms

• (Lophophora williamsii) mescal