Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
haoma

haoma

9.9
A leafless vine from India whose milky juice is used to make a religious drink that makes people feel drunk
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : haoma
  • The ancient priests prepared a ceremonial drink from the milky juice of the haoma vine.

Examples

  • Some legends describe the effects of drinking haoma as both sacred and intoxicating.

  • Researchers have studied haoma for its historical role in religious ceremonies.

  • The ancient priests used haoma in their rituals.

  • In old texts, haoma is described as sacred.

  • The ancient priests prepared a ceremonial drink from the milky juice of the haoma vine.

  • Researchers have studied haoma for its historical role in religious ceremonies.

  • Some legends describe the effects of drinking haoma as both sacred and intoxicating.

Synonyms

soma
vshaoma
  • Literature
1 9.9

A leafless vine from India with sour milky juice used to make a ritual drink

places more emphasis on religious ritual use than on general ritual use
Sarcostemma acidum
vshaoma
  • Specialized
9.9

A leafless vine from India with sour milky juice used for strong traditional drinks and medicine

focuses more on religious ritual use than on botanical classification

Surface Forms

haoma singular
haomas plural

Etymology

Haoma comes from ancient Iran and originally named both a vine and the 'sacred drink' made from its milky juice. It is like the Indian word soma, so picturing a green vine turned into a strong, holy drink helps you remember why haoma means a plant used to make an intoxicating drink in old religious ceremonies.