\Mo"ly\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?.]
1. A fabulous herb of occult power, having a black root and
   white blossoms, said by Homer to have been given by Hermes
   to Ulysses to counteract the spells of Circe. --Milton.
2. (Bot.) A kind of garlic ({Allium Moly}) with large yellow
   flowers; -- called also {golden garlic}.