Uk English Meaning of kernel

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Definitions and Meaning of kernel in English

Wordnet

kernel (n)

the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone

a single whole grain of a cereal

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

Webster

kernel (n.)

The essential part of a seed; all that is within the seed walls; the edible substance contained in the shell of a nut; hence, anything included in a shell, husk, or integument; as, the kernel of a nut. See Illust. of Endocarp.

A single seed or grain; as, a kernel of corn.

A small mass around which other matter is concreted; a nucleus; a concretion or hard lump in the flesh.

The central, substantial or essential part of anything; the gist; the core; as, the kernel of an argument.

Webster

kernel (v. i.)

To harden or ripen into kernels; to produce kernels.

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kernel

the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone, a single whole grain of a cereal, the choicest or most essential or most vital part

core,Essence,heart,root,bottom line,centrepiece,Crux, essence,gist,keynote,meat

No antonyms found.

kerned => kerned, kern baby => Kern baby, kern => kern, kermesse => fair, kermes => Kermesse,