moly

¹

[moh-lee]

noun

Classical Mythology.

plural

molies 

1. an herb given to Odysseus by Hermes to counteract the spells of Circe.

moly

²

[mol-ee]

noun

Informal.

1. molybdenum.

moly

/ ˈməʊlɪ /

noun

1. Greek myth a magic herb given by Hermes to Odysseus to nullify the spells of Circe

2. a liliaceous plant, Allium moly, that is native to S Europe and has yellow flowers in a dense cluster

Word History and Origins

Origin of moly¹

< Latin mōly < Greek môly

Origin of moly²

By shortening

Word History and Origins

Origin of moly¹

C16: from Latin mōly, from Greek mōlu

Example Sentences

“Holy moly,” Sánchez later recalled thinking.

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“And I’m like, ‘Holy moly, you caught your first fish, son.’”

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I know the producers have said that this is not for shock value, and I believe them, but holy moly, someone better make sure Victoria is appropriately medicated by then.

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When I told him this, he went, ‘Holy moly, that’s impressive.’

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“Holy moly,” Yost recalled thinking.

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