Peyote (noun)

1. A small, spineless cactus, Lophophora williamsii, native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, that has a long history of use as a hallucinogen in indigenous American religious ceremonies.
2. The hallucinogenic drug obtained from the peyote cactus, used especially in the religious practices of some Native American peoples.

Origin:

The word "peyote" comes from the nahuatl word "peyotl" which is the name of the plant and its cactus-like button used in traditional native american religious ceremonies. the plant is native to mexico and the southwestern united states.

Examples:

1. The peyote cactus contains mescaline, a powerful psychedelic substance.
2. The indigenous people of North America have been using peyote in their religious ceremonies for centuries.
3. The peyote ceremony was an important part of the tribe's spiritual practices.
4. The peyote buttons were dried and ground into a powder for use in ceremonial rituals.
5. The use of peyote is illegal in some states, but is protected under the American Indian Religious Freedom Act.