Etymology

desmo-

Today it means: bond, connection, ligament Full definition →

Ancient Greek δεσμός
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromδεσμός“band, connection”
  2. English todaydesmo-

From Ancient Greek δεσμός (desmós, “band, connection”).

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