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soma.

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

4 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsoʊmə/General-American/ˈsəʊmə/Received-Pronunciation
  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.

Where this word comes from

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek σῶμα (sôma, “body”).

noun/ˈsoʊmə/General-American/ˈsəʊmə/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A ritual drink in ancient Vedic culture, obtained by pressing the Soma plant.

    Vedic · uncountable
  2. Any kind of intoxicating drug.

    broadly · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Transliteration of Sanskrit सोम (soma). Doublet of haoma.

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