soma
/ˈsəʊmə/ · noun
Meaning
- The whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail.
- The corporeal body, as distinguished from the psyche or soul and the pneuma or spirit.
- The bulbous part of a neuron, containing the cell nucleus.
- (hinduism) A ritual drink in ancient Vedic and continuing Hindu culture, obtained by pressing the Soma plant.
- (by extension) Any kind of intoxicating drug.
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