hallucinogen

noun

hal·​lu·​ci·​no·​gen hə-ˈlü-sə-nə-jən How to pronounce hallucinogen (audio)
: a substance that induces hallucinations
hallucinogenic adjective or noun

Examples of hallucinogen in a Sentence

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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 Meanwhile, other companies are trying to improve upon other psychedelics and hallucinogens. Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024 Last year, the California Legislature approved a bill to decriminalize some hallucinogens at the state level. Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024 Some guests at Alchemist seek to enhance their experience with hallucinogens; Munk does not approve. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hallucinogen 

Word History

Etymology

hallucination + -o- + -gen

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hallucinogen was in 1954

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“Hallucinogen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hallucinogen. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

hallucinogen

noun
hal·​lu·​ci·​no·​gen hə-ˈlü-sə-nə-jən How to pronounce hallucinogen (audio)
: a drug that causes hallucinations
hallucinogenic adjective

Medical Definition

hallucinogen

noun
hal·​lu·​ci·​no·​gen hə-ˈlüs-ᵊn-ə-jən How to pronounce hallucinogen (audio)
: a substance and especially a drug that induces hallucinations

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