mo·ly (m  l )n. pl. mo·lies Greek Mythology A magic herb with black roots and white flowers that was given to Odysseus by Hermes to ward off the spells of Circe. [Latin m ly, from Greek mlu.] |
moly [ˈməʊlɪ]
n pl -lies
1. (Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth a magic herb given by Hermes to Odysseus to nullify the spells of Circe
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a liliaceous plant, Allium moly, that is native to S Europe and has yellow flowers in a dense cluster
[from Latin mōly, from Greek mōlu]
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