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mo·ly

 (mō′lē)
n. pl. mo·lies Greek Mythology
A magic herb with black roots and white flowers that was given to Odysseus by Hermes to ward off the spells of Circe.

[Latin mōly, from Greek mōlu.]
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moly

(ˈməʊlɪ)
n, pl -lies
1. (Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth a magic herb given by Hermes to Odysseus to nullify the spells of Circe
2. (Plants) a liliaceous plant, Allium moly, that is native to S Europe and has yellow flowers in a dense cluster
[C16: from Latin mōly, from Greek mōlu]
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With the court ruling that the Chebukati, Boya Molu, and Abdi Guliye are duly in office, the priority is likely to shift to how to replace the four.
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When the GST registration window opens on June 1, Molu Ram, a Mother Dairy milk vend operator, may be among those who seek registration.