telepathine

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noun

The active chemical constituent of Banisteriopsis caapi, a key plant ingredient in the preparation of ayahuasca, later found to be the same chemical as harmine.

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Meanings

nountelepathine (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe active chemical constituent of Banisteriopsis caapi, a key plant ingredient in the preparation of ayahuasca, later found to be the same chemical as harmine.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
harmine

Origin

From telepath + -ine; ayahuasca was said to facilitate telepathic communication among tribal members.

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APA

telepathine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/telepathine

MLA

“telepathine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/telepathine. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “telepathine,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/telepathine.

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