mycomysticismn.
/ˌmʌɪkə(ʊ)ˈmɪstᵻsɪz(ə)m/, U.S. /ˌmaɪkoʊˈmɪstəˌsɪz(ə)m/ rare.
The use of certain mushrooms or their extracts as a means of inducing mystical experiences.
ΘΚΠ
the world > physical sensation > use of drugs and poison > effects of drugs > [noun] > effects of specific drugs
morphinism1882
opiism1889
mescalism1936
mycomysticism1962
1962 A. Huxley Island ix. 141 Neurotheology, metachemistry, mycomysticism.
Derivatives
mycoˈmystical adj. rare of or relating to mycomysticism.
ΘΚΠ
the world > physical sensation > use of drugs and poison > effects of drugs > [adjective] > relating to or involved with magic mushrooms
mycomystical1962
1962 A. Huxley Island ix. 156 The local panel of medical and mycomystical experts.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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