peyote
Americannoun
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Origin of peyote
1840–50, < Mexican Spanish < Nahuatl peyotl
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Smith, the Supreme Court upheld the firing of two Native American employees who had been denied unemployment benefits after using peyote, a sacrament in their religious ceremonies.
From Slate ● Mar. 12, 2024
The 1990 case ruled against a Native American group that wanted to use peyote in its services.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 7, 2022
And I've heard from people who disagree, who say, "Hey, there are many Indians who think we need peyote to heal the white man."
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2022
For example: providing a religious exemption to Indigenous people who take peyote as part of a ritual.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2022
Such open accusations and the bringing of white men into a strictly Indian matter created a great deal of antagonism toward the shamans among the Washo, whether or not they were committed to peyote.
From Washo Religion by James F. Downs
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