psilocybin
/ˌsaɪləˈsaɪbɪn/
noun
- A chemical compound found in certain mushrooms that causes hallucinations and altered perception when consumed.
- Researchers are studying psilocybin as a possible treatment for depression.
- The use of psilocybin is illegal in many countries because of its mind-altering effects.
- Some ancient cultures used psilocybin in religious ceremonies to connect with the spiritual world.