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1. (n.) soma
the body of an organism as contrasted with its germ cells.
Etymology: (1830–40; < NL < Gk sôma body)
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1. (noun) soma, haoma, Sarcostemma acidum
leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink
2. (noun) Soma
personification of a sacred intoxicating drink used in Vedic ritual
3. (noun) human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh
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"
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1. (noun) soma
the whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail
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1. soma
the intoxicating juice of a plant offered in libation to a Hindu god, especially to Indra (q. v.), to strengthen him in his war with the demons, and identified with the invigorating and inspiring principle in nature which manifests itself at once in the valour of the soldier and the inspiration of the poet; as a god Soma is the counterpart of Agni (q. v.).
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