"desm-" meaning in All languages combined

See desm- on Wiktionary

Prefix [English]

Forms: desmo- [alternative]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek δεσμός (desmós, “band, connection”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|δεσμός|gloss=band, connection}} Ancient Greek δεσμός (desmós, “band, connection”) Head templates: {{en-prefix}} desm-
  1. Alternative form of desmo- (“bond, connection, ligament”). Tags: alt-of, alternative, morpheme Alternative form of: desmo- (extra: bond, connection, ligament)
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