teonanacatl

noun

te·​o·​na·​na·​catl

¦tāōˌnänə¦kätᵊl

plural -s

: any of several New World mushrooms (Psilocybe and related genera of the family Agaricaceae) that are sources of hallucinogens

Word History

Etymology

Nahuatl teōnanacatl, from teō-, teōtl god + nanacatl mushroom

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

1. Expanded definitions
2. Detailed etymologies
3. Advanced search tools
4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now