stereid

noun

stere·​id

ˈsterēə̇d,

ˈstir-

plural -s

: a plant cell or cell derivative whose function is primarily mechanical support compare sclereid

Word History

Etymology

French stéréide, from Greek stereoeidēs of solid nature, from stere- + -oeidēs -oid

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