Where does “mōly” come from?
mōly (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek μῶλυ — moly, a magic herb mentioned by Homer; kind of...
mōly (Latin): moly, a magic herb used by Odysseus to ward him from the spells of Circe
Definitions
- moly, a magic herb used by Odysseus to ward him from the spells of Circe
Ancestry of “mōly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | μῶλυ | moly, a magic herb mentioned by Homer; kind of... |