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Salvia divinorum

Salvia divinorum

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A plant from Mexico that can make people see things that are not real
  • noun
  • /ˈsælviə dɪˈvaɪnərəm/
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  • The Mazatec people traditionally use Salvia divinorum in shamanic rituals for spiritual healing.

Examples

  • Possession of Salvia divinorum is restricted in some countries due to its hallucinogenic properties.

  • She studied the effects of Salvia divinorum on human perception and consciousness.

  • Many people are curious about Salvia divinorum.

  • Have you ever tried Salvia divinorum?

  • The Mazatec people traditionally use Salvia divinorum in shamanic rituals to induce visions.

  • She studied the effects of Salvia divinorum to better understand its impact on consciousness.

  • Possession of Salvia divinorum is restricted in some countries because of its strong hallucinogenic effects.

Synonyms

Mexican mint
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9.9

A herb from Oaxaca, Mexico that can make you see or feel things that are not real

is the scientific name for that same plant

Surface Forms

Salvia divinorum singular
Salvia divinorums plural

Morphology

salvia + divinorum

This is a scientific binomial (a proper name) rather than a compositional English phrase; the species epithet 'divinorum' is not a normal English word and is marked as not found in the dictionary, so a B1 learner cannot infer the plant's properties or origin from the parts. Even if a learner knew 'salvia' as a plant or informal hallucinogenic extract, the full meaning (a specific Oaxaca-native species with salvinorin) is lexicalized and unpredictable from the constituents.

Etymology

Salvia divinorum gets its name from Latin words: Salvia like 'sage' and divinorum meaning 'of the diviners', because Mazatec healers used the plant in rituals to see visions. That's why the plant is known today for causing strong visions and changes in the mind.