Noun: moly mow-lee
- (Greek mythology) a magical herb with a black root and white blossoms, said to protect against enchantment
"Hermes gave Odysseus moly to protect him from Circe's spells"
- A species of wild garlic (Allium moly) with yellow flowers
"Moly is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant in gardens"
Derived forms: molies
Encyclopedia: Moly