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moly

1

[ moh-lee ]

noun

Classical Mythology.
plural molies.
  1. an herb given to Odysseus by Hermes to counteract the spells of Circe.


moly

2

[ mol-ee ]

noun

Informal.

moly

/ ˈəʊɪ /

noun

  1. Greek myth a magic herb given by Hermes to Odysseus to nullify the spells of Circe
  2. a liliaceous plant, Allium moly, that is native to S Europe and has yellow flowers in a dense cluster
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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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