Associations to the word «Soma»

Wiktionary

SOMA, noun. (anatomy) The whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail.
SOMA, noun. (cytology) The bulbous part of a neuron, containing the cell nucleus.
SOMA, noun. A ritual drink in ancient Vedic and continuing Hindu culture, obtained by pressing the Soma plant.
SOMA, noun. (by extension) any kind of intoxicating drug
SOMA, proper noun. (Hinduism) The soma juice, capitalized usually when mentioned in personified, deified form.
SOMA, proper noun. A female given name used in India.
SOMA, proper noun. The South of Market area of San Francisco.

Dictionary definition

SOMA, noun. Leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink.
SOMA, noun. Personification of a sacred intoxicating drink used in Vedic ritual.
SOMA, noun. Alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak".

Wise words

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