salvia divinorum
noun · n
Simple meaning
An herb from Oaxaca that has a powerful hallucinogenic effect.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsælviədɪvənɹəm
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Definition
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noun
An herb from Oaxaca that has a powerful hallucinogenic effect; the active ingredient is salvinorin
n
Salvia divinorum (also called ska maría pastora, seer's sage, yerba de la pastora, magic mint or simply salvia) is a species of plant in the sage genus Salvia, known for its transient psychoactive properties when its leaves, or extracts made from the leaves, are administered by smoking, chewing, or drinking (as a tea).
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This meaning: An herb from Oaxaca that has a powerful hallucinogenic effect; the active ingredient is salvinorin
Used this way, salvia divinorum is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is a food and cooking use: everyday in kitchens and recipes.
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