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moly

noun
mo·​ly | \ ˈmō-lē How to pronounce moly (audio) \

Definition of moly

: a mythical herb with a black root, white blossoms, and magical powers

Examples of moly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Holy moly, got a little bit off the racing line and onto the slippery stuff. — Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati.com, "The first time I raced motorcycles, a breath at a time," 5 Sep. 2019

First Known Use of moly

1546, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for moly

Latin, from Greek mōly

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