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MOLY
Etymology 1
Noun
moly (countable and uncountable, plural molies)
A magic herb or plant used by Odysseus to overcome Circe.
Any plant associated with the mythological moly, especially the European allium, Allium moly.
Etymology 2
Noun
moly (uncountable)
(informal) molybdenum
(slang) molybdenum grease
Source: Wiktionary
Mo"ly, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.
1. A fabulous herb of occult power, having a black root and white blossoms, said by Homer to have been given by Hermes to Ulysses to counteract the spells of Circe. Milton.
2. (Bot.)
Definition: A kind of garlic (Allium Moly) with large yellow flowers; -- called also golden garlic.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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