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moly
CIDE DICTIONARY
moly, n. [L., fr. Gr. .].
- A fabulous herb of occult power, having a black root and white blossoms, said by
Homer to have been given byHermes toUlysses to counteract the spells ofCirce . Milton. [1913 Webster] - A kind of garlic (
Allium Moly ) with large yellow flowers; -- called alsogolden garlic . [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
moly, n. (pl. -ies)
1 an alliaceous plant, Allium moly, with small yellow flowers.
2 a mythical herb with white flowers and black roots, endowed with magic properties.
1 an alliaceous plant, Allium moly, with small yellow flowers.
2 a mythical herb with white flowers and black roots, endowed with magic properties.
Etymology
L f. Gk molu
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