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psilocybin

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psil·o·cy·bin  (sl-sbn, sl-)
n.
A hallucinogenic compound, C12H17N2O4P, obtained from the mushroom Psilocybe mexicana.
[New Latin Pslocyb, mushroom genus (Greek pslos, bare + Greek kub, head) + -in.]
psilocybin [ˌsɪləˈsaɪbɪn ˌsaɪlə-]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a crystalline phosphate ester that is the active principle of the hallucinogenic fungus Psilocybe mexicana. Formula: C12H17N2O4P
[from New Latin Psilocybe (from Greek psilos bare + kubē head) + -in]
psilocybin  (sl-sbn, sl-)
A hallucinogenic compound obtained from certain mushrooms, especially of the genus Psilocybe. Chemical formula: C12H17N2O4P.
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Noun1.psilocybin - a hallucinogenic compound obtained from a mushroom
psilocin
hallucinogen, hallucinogenic drug, psychedelic drug, psychodelic drug - a psychoactive drug that induces hallucinations or altered sensory experiences
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In June 2008, Wood was arrested on charges of battery and several drug violations when police found him in possession of heroin and a large quantity of psilocybin mushrooms after he was involved in a fight at The Lodge at Santa Fe.
IN BRIEF by The Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, NM)
Inside the house officers found methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, prescription drugs, surveillance equipment, a police scanner and a semi-automatic pistol, the report said.
BRIEFLY METRO by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
Mushrooms found with Mr Collins were sent for analysis and were found to be Liberty Cap, or psilocybin mushrooms, which are known for their psychedelic and hallucinogenic properties.
TRAGIC MUSHROOMS; Disabled man was poisoned by fungi by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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