Entheogen


noun

any substance, such as a plant or drug, taken to bring on a spiritual experience
Examples

Entheogen is supposed to be a kinder term than hallucinogen or psychedelic.
Word Origin

lit. ‘generating the divine within’
Usage Note

entheogenic adj

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  • Enthesitis

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  • Enthesis

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  • Enthesopathy

    enthesopathy en·the·sop·a·thy (ěn’thĭ-sŏp’ə-thē) n. A disease occurring at the site of attachment of muscle tendons and ligaments to bones or joint capsules. en·the’so·path’ic (ěn-thē’sə-pāth’ĭk) adj.

  • Enthetic

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