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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