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The meaning of "magic mushroom"

" Magic mushroom "
Meaning:
A type of mushroom with hallucinogenic properties - sometimes known as 'shrooms'.
Example:
Henry's turned into a real dope head - stoned every night. If it's not the wacky backy it's the magic mushrooms.
Where did it originate?:
USA, 1950s, although the plants themselves have been used for centuries.
Where is it used?:
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