moly1

 
Pronunciation: /ˈməʊli/

noun

  • 1a southern European plant related to the onions, with small yellow flowers.
    • Allium moly, family Liliaceae (or Alliaceae)
  • 2a mythical herb with white flowers and black roots, endowed with magic properties.

Origin:

mid 16th century (in moly1 (sense 2)): via Latin from Greek mōlu