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moly
1[ moh-lee ]
noun
Classical Mythology.
plural molies.
- an herb given to Odysseus by Hermes to counteract the spells of Circe.
moly
2[ mol-ee ]
noun
Informal.
moly
/ ˈəʊɪ /
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
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of moly1
< Latin ō < Greek ô
Origin of moly2
By shortening
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of moly1
C16: from Latin ō, from Greek ō
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I know the producers have said that this is not for shock value, and I believe them, but holy moly, someone better make sure Victoria is appropriately medicated by then.
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When I told him this, he went, ‘Holy moly, that’s impressive.’
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“Holy moly,” Yost recalled thinking.
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Holy moly, I can call him Uncle Ty.
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I climb through, and holy moly this place is holy.
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