hyoscine
noun
hy·o·scine
ˈhī-ə-ˌsēn 
: scopolamine
especially
: the levorotatory form of scopolamine
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Some dodgy shamans are said to infuse the drink with borrachero, a plant that contains hyoscine, a drug that can make people vulnerable.
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The Economist, 14 June 2019
The Economist, 14 June 2019
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hyoscine
noun
hyo·scine
ˈhī-ə-ˌsēn
: scopolamine
especially
: the levorotatory form of scopolamine
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