noun
- A psychoactive brew made from plants native to the Amazon rainforest, traditionally used in shamanic and spiritual ceremonies.
Usage: Also spelled ayahuasca; hoasca is an alternative transliteration from Portuguese/indigenous languages; ethnobotany; often capitalized when referring to the specific traditional preparation
Examples
- The shaman prepared hoasca for the ceremonial gathering.
- Hoasca contains DMT, a naturally occurring compound found in certain Amazonian plants.
- Participants in the retreat drank hoasca as part of their spiritual journey.
- The traditional hoasca ceremony has been practiced by indigenous peoples for centuries.