MOLYS

MOLY

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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CRITICAL

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