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mo·ly I. \ˈmōlē\ noun (-es) Etymology: Latin, from Greek mōly; akin to Sanskrit mūla root 1. : a mythical herb described by Homer as having a black root and milk-white blossoms, being possessed of magical powers, and being given by Hermes to Odysseus to counteract the spells of Circe 2. : a European wild garlic (Allium moly) cultivated for its bright yellow flowers II. \ˈmälē\ noun (-es) Etymology: by shortening : molybdenum |