How to Pronounce "moly"
word
ˈmoʊɫi
MOH-lee
mˈəʊli
MOH-lee
Definition
A mythical plant from Greek mythology described in Homer's Odyssey, believed to have magical properties. It can rarely refer, in chemistry, to the element molybdenum.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmoʊɫi
British English
mˈəʊli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOH-lee
UK
MOH-lee
Listen in Context
In Greek legend, moly could protect people from magic.
The hero picked the moly to break a witch’s spell.
Moly plays an important role in Homer’s Odyssey.
Some people still debate what real plant moly might actually be.