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stereid

noun
stere·​id | \ ˈsterēə̇d, ˈstir-\
plural -s

Definition of stereid

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

History and Etymology for stereid

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

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