What does soma mean?
Soma means (anatomy) The whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail..
Soma
/ˈsoʊmə/ · noun
Meaning
(anatomy) The whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail..
Definitions by Sense
- (anatomy) The whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail.
- (biology) The body of an organism in contrast to the germ cells.
- (cytology) The bulbous part of a neuron, containing the cell nucleus.
- (philosophy) The corporeal body, as distinguished from the psyche or soul and the pneuma or spirit.
- (Vedic religion) A ritual drink in ancient Vedic culture, obtained by pressing the Soma plant.
- (by extension, science fiction) Any kind of intoxicating drug.
Example Sentences
Once he had drunk the intoxicating soma, he experienced an ascent to the gods without having to die a violent death, as in the old ritual.
[…] there is always soma, delicious soma, half a gramme for a half-holiday, a gramme for a week-end, two grammes for a trip to the gorgeous East, three for a dark eternity on the moon […]
Synonyms for soma
Antonyms for soma
Related Words
Word Forms
- somas
- somata
- Soma
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for soma?
Common synonyms include bod, body, flesh, carcass.
What is the opposite of soma?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use soma in a sentence?
Once he had drunk the intoxicating soma, he experienced an ascent to the gods without having to die a violent death, as in the old ritual.
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