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psilocybin

Pronunciation: /ˌsʌɪlə(ʊ)ˈsʌɪbɪn/
Definition of psilocybin

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a hallucinogenic compound of the alkaloid class, found in the liberty cap and related toadstools.

Origin:

1950s: from modern Latin Psilocybe (genus name), from Greek psilos 'bald' + kubē 'head'

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