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hallucinogen


hal·lu·ci·no·gen

noun \hə-ˈlü-sə-nə-jən\

Definition of HALLUCINOGEN

: a substance that induces hallucinations
hal·lu·ci·no·gen·ic \-ˌlü-sə-nə-ˈje-nik\ adjective or noun

Origin of HALLUCINOGEN

hallucination + -o- + -gen
First Known Use: 1954

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