Toloache
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɒlˈwæt͡ʃi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Toloache is a noun meaning Angel's trumpet, an annual plant of species Datura inoxia.
Meaning
Angel's trumpet, an annual plant of species Datura inoxia.
More Meanings
- A psychoactive, hallucinogenic preparation made from the plant.
Example Sentences
Three related tribes, the Costanoan, Esselen, and Salinan, living along the California coast to the south of San Francisco Bay used tobacco and toloache (datura). Toloache was taken for vision quests and to initiate boys into manhood.
Word Forms
- tolguacha
- tolguache
- toluache
Synonyms for toloache
Depending on context, synonyms include moonflower, nacazcul, toloatzin, tolguache.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include toluache, moonflower, datura, tolguache, tolguacha, stinkweed.
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