ayahuasca
[ ah-yuh-wah-skuh ]
/ ˌɑ yəˈwɑ skə /
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noun
a woody South American vine, Banisteriopsis caapi, of the malpighia family, having bark that is the source of harmine, a hallucinogenic alkaloid used by Amazon Indians.
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Origin of ayahuasca
From American Spanish; further origin uncertain
Words nearby ayahuasca
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Example sentences from the Web for ayahuasca
Ayahuasca/yagé is a psychoactive brew made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine.
They make use of a narcotic drink called Ayahuasca, which produces effects similar to those of opium.
The Andes and the Amazon|James Orton
British Dictionary definitions for ayahuasca
ayahuasca
/ (ˌaɪəˈwɑːskə) /
noun
a Brazilian plant, Banisteriopsis caapi, that has winged fruits and yields a powerful hallucinogenic alkaloid sometimes used to treat certain disorders of the central nervous system: family Malpighiaceae
Word Origin for ayahuasca
C20: from Quechua
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