soma

noun6

1. •
   The body of an organism in contrast to the germ cells.
2. •
   The bulbous part of a neuron, containing the cell nucleus.
3. •
   A ritual drink in ancient Vedic culture, obtained by pressing the Soma plant.

   • 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. — 2006
4. •
   Any kind of intoxicating drug.

   • […] 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 […] — 1932
5. •
   The corporeal body, as distinguished from the psyche or soul and the pneuma or spirit.
6. •
   The whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail.

noun2

1. •
   Acronym of South of Market: a neighborhood of San Francisco, California, United States.
2. •
   Acronym of South Main: a neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.