hallucinogen

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a psychoactive drug that induces hallucinations or altered sensory experiences

Etymology

From hallucination + -o- (interconsonantal) + -gen (“producer”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

hallucinogenic drug, psychedelic drug, psychodelic drug

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