Definition of Moly

1. n. 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.

Definition of Moly

1. Noun. A magic herb or plant used by Odysseus to overcome Circe. ¹

2. Noun. Any plant associated with the mythological moly, especially the European allium, ''Allium moly''. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Moly

1. a wild garlic [n -LIES]

Medical Definition of Moly

1. 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. 2. A kind of garlic (Allium Moly) with large yellow flowers. Synonym: golden garlic. Origin: L, fr. Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Moly

molsidomine
molt
moltable
molted
molten
molten lava cake
moltenly
molteno implants
molter
molters
molting
molto
molts
molucca balm
moluranite
moly (current term)
molybdate
molybdates
molybdena
molybdenic
molybdeniferous
molybdenite
molybdenites
molybdenous
molybdenum
molybdenum-99
molybdenum-iron protein aldehyde oxidoreductase
molybdenum breakthrough
molybdenum cofactor
molybdenum disulfide

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