English
benthon
From benth- + -on.
Formed from benth- + -on
Ancient Greek βαθύς ‘deep’
Ancient Greek βάθος ‘depth’
Ancient Greek βένθος ‘the depths’
English benth-
Today it means
noun The habitat at the bottom of a body of water.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / benthon