soma

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

2. The body of an organism in contrast to the germ cells.

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

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

5. (Vedic, uncountable)A ritual drink in ancient Vedic culture, obtained by pressing the Soma plant.

   personification of a sacred intoxicating drink used in Vedic ritual

6. (broadly, uncountable)Any kind of intoxicating drug.

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