Peyote

Pronunciation: /piˈjoʊti/

Definitions of peyote

noun a small, spineless cactus with psychoactive alkaloids, native to Mexico and the southwestern United States

Example Sentences

A1 Peyote is a small, spineless cactus.

A2 Some indigenous tribes use peyote in religious ceremonies.

B1 The use of peyote as a hallucinogenic drug is controversial.

B2 Peyote is known for its psychoactive properties.

C1 Researchers are studying the effects of peyote on the brain.

C2 The conservation of peyote habitats is an important issue for environmentalists.

Examples of peyote in a Sentence

formal The use of peyote in religious ceremonies has a long history among certain indigenous tribes.

informal Have you ever tried peyote? It's known for its hallucinogenic effects.

slang Let's go on a peyote trip this weekend, it'll be wild!

figurative His mind felt like he was on a peyote trip, full of strange and vivid thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of peyote

• past tense: peyote
• plural: peyotes
• comparative: more peyote
• superlative: most peyote
• present tense: peyotes
• future tense: will peyote
• perfect tense: have peyoted
• continuous tense: is peyoting
• singular: peyote
• positive degree: peyote
• infinitive: to peyote
• gerund: peyoting
• participle: peyoted

Origin and Evolution of peyote

First Known Use: 1598 year

Language of Origin: Nahuatl

Story behind the word: The word 'peyote' originates from the Nahuatl language of the indigenous peoples of Mexico.

Evolution of the word: The word 'peyote' has retained its original Nahuatl roots in terms of pronunciation and spelling, but its meaning has evolved to refer specifically to the small, spineless cactus known for its psychoactive properties.