haoma
a leafless vine, Sarcostemma acidum, of eastern India, yielding a sour, milky juice.
Also homa. Zoroastrianism.
a sacramental drink prepared with the juice of the haoma plant, milk, and water.
(initial capital letter) a god personifying this sacred drink.
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How to use haoma in a sentence
At the ninth chapter of the book, the rhythmical chanting of the praises of haoma is begun.
This god was regarded as assimilated to the earthly haoma, and as present in it.
The Sacred Tree | J. H. PhilpotCan the haoma that has been touched with Nasu from a dead dog, or from a dead man, be made clean again?
Sacred Books of the East | VariousKava Huçrava, for whom in the Avesta the god haoma contends, is without sickness and death (p. 37).
The History of Antiquity | Max DunckerYima was born to Vivanghana as a reward because he had first poured out the haoma and worshipped the god.
The History of Antiquity | Max Duncker
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