What does "telepathine" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "telepathine"?

Common synonyms include: harmine, harmine.

Telepathine

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Noun

1
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. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

harmine harmine

Etymology

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

Related phrases

banisteriopsis caapi

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