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moly
1[ moh-lee ]
noun
- an herb given to Odysseus by Hermes to counteract the spells of Circe.
moly
2[ mol-ee ]
noun
moly
/ ˈməʊlɪ /
noun
- 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
Word History and Origins
Origin of moly1
Origin of moly2
Word History and Origins
Origin of moly1
Example Sentences
Entertainment blog Holy Moly is among the most effusive with praise.
When Orlean recently tweeted the question, “Is it ‘holy moly’ or ‘holey moley’ or ‘holy moley’?”
Doubtless the dispute is still being carried on between these chieftains from their beds of asphodel and moly in Elysium.
"Moly" (mo'ly), by Edith M. Thomas (1850-), in the best possible presentation of the value of integrity.
Ulysses himself then goes, having obtained the plant moly; he subdues, enjoys; he releases his companions.
Moly seems to have been Allium moly, one of the onion or garlic family.
Ulysses resisted the enchantment by means of the herb moly, given him by Mercury.
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