Peyote vs. Mezcal
Difference Between Peyote and Mezcal
Peyotenoun
A spineless, dome-shaped cactus (Lophophora williamsii) native to Mexico and the southwest United States, having buttonlike tubercles that contain the hallucinogen mescaline and are traditionally used in rituals by certain Native American peoples. Also called mescal.
Mezcalnoun
A Mexican liquor distilled from a fermented mash of roasted agave hearts.
Peyotenoun
Peyote buttons.
Mezcalnoun
alternative form of mescal
Peyotenoun
A small, spineless cactus (Lophophora williamsii) found from southwest United States to central Mexico that produces buttonlike tubercles that can be chewed for its psychedelic effect, primarily from the drug mescaline.
Mezcalnoun
a small spineless globe-shaped cactus; source of mescal buttons
Peyotenoun
A mescal button produced by the plant.
Peyotenoun
a small spineless globe-shaped cactus; source of mescal buttons
Peyotenoun
the hallucinatory alkaloid that is the active agent in mescal buttons
