so·ma¹ (sō'mə)
n., pl., -ma·ta (-mə-tə), or -mas.

1. The entire body of an organism, exclusive of the germ cells.
2. See cell body.
3. The body of an individual as contrasted with the mind or psyche.

[New Latin sōma, from Greek, body.]

so·ma² (sō'mə)
n.
An intoxicating or hallucinogenic beverage, used as an offering to the Hindu gods and consumed by participants in Vedic ritual sacrifices.

[Sanskrit somaḥ, akin to sunoti, he presses.]

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