"peyote gravy" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} peyote gravy (uncountable)
  1. A mixture of peyote and water used ceremonially and medicinally. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Drugs Categories (place): Native Americans

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