soma

• Nom désignant une liane d'Inde orientale sans feuilles dont le suc laiteux acidulé servait autrefois à préparer une boisson enivrante, ou terme alternatif pour le corps humain.

A noun referring to a leafless East Indian vine whose sour milky juice was formerly used to make an intoxicating drink, or an alternative term for the body of a human being.

1. Intoxicating drink from a vineC2formal

   A leafless East Indian vine whose sour milky juice was historically used to prepare an intoxicating beverage.

   Soma (plante enivrante)

   • Ancient texts describe the ritual use of soma in ceremonies.
   • The vine's milky juice was fermented to create a potent drink.
   • Soma was considered a sacred beverage in early Vedic culture.

   Synonymeshaoma

2. Human bodyB2formal

   An alternative term for the physical structure of a human being.

   Corps humain

   • The soma is the vessel for the mind and spirit.
   • In anatomy, the soma refers to the entire body.
   • The athlete's soma was finely tuned for competition.

   Synonymesbodybuildfigurefleshformframephysique