Main Entry:  entheogen
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  any substance, such as a plant or drug, taken to bring on a spiritual experience
Example:  Entheogen is supposed to be a kinder term than hallucinogen or psychedelic.
Etymology:  lit. 'generating the divine within'
Usage:  entheogenic adj
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In modern western culture, entheogen users sometimes base concoctions on ayahuasca.
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