hallucinogens
|hal-lu-ci-no-gens|
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/həˈluːsɪnədʒənz/
(hallucinogen)
mind-altering substances
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hallucinogen' originates from the Latin word 'hallucinari,' meaning 'to wander in the mind,' combined with the suffix '-gen,' meaning 'producing.'
Historical Evolution
'hallucinari' transformed into the French word 'halluciner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'hallucinate,' from which 'hallucinogen' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wander in the mind,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'substances causing hallucinations.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
substances that cause hallucinations, altering perception, thoughts, and feelings.
LSD and psilocybin are well-known hallucinogens.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45