# plastid

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈplæ.stɪd/

## Definitions
1. Any of various organelles found in the cells of plants and algae, often used for photosynthesis.

## Etymology
From German Plastid, from Ancient Greek πλαστός (plastós), verbal adjective of πλάσσω (plássō).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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