noun
- Plural of peyotl; small spineless cacti native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, containing psychoactive alkaloids.
Usage: Also spelled 'peyote' (more common singular form); 'peyotls' is the standard English plural; The plant is used in some Native American religious ceremonies
Examples
- The botanical garden displayed several peyotls in its desert plant collection.
- Peyotls grow slowly and can take years to reach maturity.
- Some indigenous tribes have traditionally used peyotls in spiritual rituals.
- The peyotls in that region are protected by conservation laws.
- Researchers study the alkaloid composition of different peyotls species.