🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

阿亚胡斯卡

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ā yà hú sī kǎ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Ayahuasca/ˌaɪ.əˈwɑː.skə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"阿亚胡斯卡在精神仪式中使用。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A psychoactive brew made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and other plants, traditionally used in spiritual ceremonies by indigenous Amazonian cultures.

    "During the ceremony, participants consumed ayahuasca to seek visions and insights."
  2. 2

    A substance derived from the ayahuasca brew, often used in modern therapeutic contexts for its hallucinogenic properties.

    "Many people travel to South America to experience ayahuasca in a guided retreat setting."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'ayahuasca' originates from the Quechua language, where 'aya' means 'spirit' or 'ancestor' and 'huasca' means 'vine' or 'rope'. This reflects the plant's traditional use in shamanic practices among indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin, particularly for spiritual and healing purposes.

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