English Explanatory Dictionary

lysergic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Used in the designation of lysergic acid and lysergic acid diethylamide: produced by hydrolysis from ergot.
  2. Psychedelic, trippy.

Pronunciation

/laɪˈsɜː.d͡ʒɪk/ /lə-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lysergic.wav /laɪˈsɚ.d͡ʒik/

Word forms

lysergic more lysergic most lysergic

Etymology

Blend of (hydro)lys(is) + erg(ot) + -ic (adjective-forming suffix). Sense 2 (“psychedelic, trippy”) refers to the effects of taking the drug lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD).

Derived words

lysergamide lysergic acid lysergic acid amide lysergic acid diethylamide lysergide lysergol
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