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sclerenchymaOne entry found. Main Entry: scle·ren·chy·ma Pronunciation: \sklə-ˈreŋ-kə-mə\ Function: noun Etymology: New Latin Date: 1875 : a protective or supporting tissue in higher plants composed of cells with walls thickened and often lignified — scler·en·chy·ma·tous \ˌskler-ən-ˈki-mə-təs, -ˈkī-\ adjective
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