Meaning
A small, spineless cactus (Lophophora williamsii) found from southwest United States to central Mexico that produces buttonlike tubercles that can be chewed for their psychedelic effect, primarily from the drug mescaline.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
From Spanish peyote, from Classical Nahuatl peyotl.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: