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English word origin

Etymology of soma

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

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Source etymology 1

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noun

The whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail. · The body of an organism in contrast to the germ cells. · The bulbous part of a neuron, containing the cell nucleus. · The corporeal body, as distinguished from the psyche or soul and the pneuma or spirit.

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

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A ritual drink in ancient Vedic culture, obtained by pressing the Soma plant. · Any kind of intoxicating drug.

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

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