hallucinogen

noun

hal·​lu·​ci·​no·​gen hə-ˈlü-sə-nə-jən 

: a substance that induces hallucinations

hallucinogenic

hə-ˌlü-sə-nə-ˈje-nik 

adjective or noun

Examples of hallucinogen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There is more variation in the size of Bes mugs than noted in the study, Bryan said, which could certainly have an impact on the dosage and purpose of the hallucinogens. —Ashley Strickland, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024

Like other hallucinogens, 2C-B generally doesn’t cause a next-day hangover, according to users interviewed by Vice. —Celia Ford, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024

Osmond was by then well known as a specialist in the altered states produced by LSD and other hallucinogens. —Paul Lindholdt, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2024

Daemon has spent several episodes (and some completely unknowable amount of in-world time) messing around at Harrenhal and taking whatever hallucinogens Alys Rivers slips into his tea. —Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

hallucination + -o- + -gen

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hallucinogen

noun

hal·​lu·​ci·​no·​gen hə-ˈlü-sə-nə-jən 

: a drug that causes hallucinations

hallucinogenic

-ˌlü-sə-nə-ˈjen-ik 

adjective

Medical Definition

hallucinogen

noun

hal·​lu·​ci·​no·​gen hə-ˈlüs-ᵊn-ə-jən 

: a substance and especially a drug that induces hallucinations