hallucinogen

[ huh-loo-suh-nuh-juh n ]
/ həˈlu sə nə dʒən /

noun

a substance that produces hallucinations.

Origin of hallucinogen

First recorded in 1950–55; hallucin(ation) + -o- + -gen

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British Dictionary definitions for hallucinogen

hallucinogen
/ (həˈluːsɪnəˌdʒɛn) /

noun

any drug, such as LSD or mescaline, that induces hallucinations

Medical definitions for hallucinogen

hallucinogen
[ hə-lōōsə-nə-jən ]

n.

A substance that induces hallucination.

Other words from hallucinogen

hal•lu′cin•o•genic (-jĕnĭk) adj.

Scientific definitions for hallucinogen

hallucinogen
[ hə-lōōsə-nə-jən ]

A drug or chemical that causes a person to have hallucinations. Mescaline, LSD, and psilocybin are hallucinogens.

Cultural definitions for hallucinogen

hallucinogen
[ (huh-looh-suh-nuh-juhn) ]

A substance or drug that can cause hallucinations.