moly

[moh-lee]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Classical Mythology.

plural

molies

an herb given to Odysseus by Hermes to counteract the spells of Circe.

moly

[mol-ee]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Informal.

molybdenum.

moly

/ ˈ��əʊ��ɪ /

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of moly¹

< Latin ��ō�� < Greek ��ô��

Origin of moly²

By shortening

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Word History and Origins

Origin of moly¹

C16: from Latin ��ō��, from Greek ��ō��

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Example Sentences

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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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mol. wt.molybdate

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