Where does “desmo-” come from?
desmo- (English) comes from Ancient Greek δεσμός, from Ancient Greek δέω, from Proto-Indo-European deh₁- — to bind.
desmo- (English): bond, connection, ligament
Definitions
- bond, connection, ligament
Ancestry of “desmo-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 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 |
Words derived from “desmo-”