Where does “desmid” come from?

desmid (English) comes from Ancient Greek δεσμός, from Ancient Greek δέω, from Proto-Indo-European deh₁- — to bind.

desmid (English): Any of about 5000 species of mostly unicellular...

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	δεσμός	bond, fetter; collar, halter; bondage,...
2	Ancient Greek	δέω	I bind, tie, fasten, fetter; To lack, need,...
3	Proto-Indo-European	deh₁-	to bind

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