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Meaning of soma

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soma

Pronunciation:/ˈsəʊmə//ˈsoʊmə/

noun

Definitions

  1. The whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail.

  2. The corporeal body, as distinguished from the psyche or soul and the pneuma or spirit.

  3. The bulbous part of a neuron, containing the cell nucleus.

soma

Pronunciation:/ˈsəʊmə//ˈsoʊmə/

noun

Definitions

  1. (hinduism) A ritual drink in ancient Vedic and continuing Hindu culture, obtained by pressing the Soma plant.

  2. (by extension) Any kind of intoxicating drug.