moly
1[ moh-lee ]
noun,plural mo·lies.Classical Mythology.
an herb given to Odysseus by Hermes to counteract the spells of Circe.
Origin of moly
1<Latin mōly<Greek môly
Other definitions for moly (2 of 2)
moly2
[ mol-ee ]
Origin of moly
2By shortening
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British Dictionary definitions for moly
moly
/ (ˈməʊlɪ) /
nounplural -lies
Greek myth a magic herb given by Hermes to Odysseus to nullify the spells of Circe
a liliaceous plant, Allium moly, that is native to S Europe and has yellow flowers in a dense cluster
Origin of moly
1C16: from Latin mōly, from Greek mōlu
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