magic mushroom

noun

1. a mushroom, Psilocybe mexicana, of Mexico and the southwestern U.S., containing the hallucinogen psilocybin.

magic mushroom

noun

1. informal,  any of various types of fungi that contain a hallucinogenic substance, esp Psilocybe mexicana, which contains psilocybin

Word History and Origins

Origin of magic mushroom¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

She is interested in the potential for ketamine to treat depression and addiction problems but believes psilocybin, a Category A drug found in so-called magic mushrooms, could be more effective.

From BBC

Stacie and her partner were in a rough spot in their relationship when they first decided to take psilocybin together, the psychedelic drug in so-called "magic mushrooms."

From Salon

The hospitalized juvenile told detectives they had purchased the magic mushrooms through the brothers, who had been running a drug delivery service using social media and other messaging platforms, according to Ventura County sheriff’s Det.

From Los Angeles Times

"One guy was on magic mushrooms, we found out, and it became part of the show, you lean into it," he says.

From BBC

The former is best known as the “magic” part of magic mushrooms.

From Los Angeles Times