peyotism

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A religious practice that uses the peyote cactus in ceremonies

noun
/peɪoʊˌtɪzəm/

NSFW

: peyotismo

Many aspects of nineteenth-century Osage religion were waning by 1910, replaced by peyotism.

Examples

In one instance, a family switched from peyotism to Christianity following the death of a son.

Academic text (1994)
By the time the Sun Dance was abandoned, the Kiowas were being introduced to the Ghost Dance, a religious ceremony that attempted to keep Kiowa traditions alive, including late nineteenth-century beliefs about medicine bundles (Kracht 1989:818-820), peyotism, and dancing.

Academic text (1994)
Many Native American groups practice peyotism as a sacred tradition during their spiritual ceremonies.
The revival of peyotism in modern Native American communities emphasizes the significance of the peyote cactus.
During the annual gathering, participants shared their experiences and beliefs related to peyotism.

Surface Forms

peyotism singular

peyotisms plural

Morphology

peyotism = peyote (transparent) = peyote + ism

Formed by a clear noun + -ism derivation denoting a belief or practice involving peyote.

Etymology

Peyotism comes from peyote, the name of a small sacred cactus, and the ending -ism, which means 'a belief or practice'. The name peyote comes from a Native American language word 'peyotl', so peyotism is the religious practice that uses the peyote cactus.