liberty cap

The term "liberty cap" can refer to a historical symbol of freedom or a type of psychoactive mushroom.

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Definition

(historical)A conical felt cap symbolizing freedom, especially during the French Revolution and in early United States history.

During the French Revolution, revolutionaries wore the liberty cap as a symbol of their fight for freedom.
The liberty cap was often depicted in American Revolutionary War imagery.

(scientific, informal)A species of mushroom, Psilocybe semilanceata, known for its hallucinogenic effects.

The liberty cap is one of the most widely recognized hallucinogenic mushrooms.
Foragers need to be cautious when identifying the liberty cap due to its potent psychoactive properties.

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