tracheid

noun

tra·​cheid ˈtrā-kē-əd  -ˌkēd 

: a long tubular pitted cell that is peculiar to xylem, functions in conduction and support, and has tapering closed ends and thickened lignified walls

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

tracheid

noun

tra·​cheid ˈtrā-kē-əd  -ˌkēd 

: a long tube-shaped cell that is found in the xylem of plants, is narrower near the ends, has strong thickened walls, and functions in support and in the transport of water and solutions