cohoba

/koʊˈhoʊbə/

Definitions

1. noun

a hallucinogenic resin obtained from the cohoba tree (Piscidia erythrina), used in rituals by ancient Caribbean cultures.

“In the ancient Mayan culture, cohoba was a highly revered substance used for divination and spiritual purposes.”

Synonyms

  • hallucinogen
  • psychedelic

Antonyms

  • anesthetic
  • sedative