haoma

[ hou-muh ]

/ ˈhaʊ mə /

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.

Origin of haoma

1885–90; < Avestan; cognate with soma²

hanukkah, hanuman, hanyang, hao, haole, haoma, haori, hap, hapa, hapai, hapax legomenon

Used for crushing the Haoma, an intoxicating plant, whose juice is used by the faithful.

The World's Progress, Vol. I (of X) |Various
This Haoma, the sacred Vine of the Zoroastrians, produces the primal drink of immortality after which it is named.

Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics |Richard Folkard
The chief sacrifice is offered to one of the old deities, Haoma, the supporter and protector of life.

The History of Antiquity |Max Duncker
Yima 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

Praise to thee, Haoma; thou knowest the words which are spoken with truth.

The History of Antiquity |Max Duncker