peyote
/peɪˈoʊti/
noun
- A small cactus that grows in the southwestern United States and Mexico, known for its hallucinogenic effects when eaten.
- Peyote has been used for centuries in Native American religious ceremonies.
- The peyote cactus contains a substance called mescaline that can change how people see and feel.
- In some places, it is illegal to grow or use peyote outside of traditional rituals.