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kernel definition and meaning

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.
n. A single seed or grain; as, a kernel of corn.
n. A small mass around which other matter is concreted; a nucleus; a concretion or hard lump in the flesh.
n. The central, substantial or essential part of anything; the gist; the core; as, the kernel of an argument.
v. i. To harden or ripen into kernels; to produce kernels.

Crossword clues for kernel

- Edible part of a nut
- Edible part of nut
- Edible seed
- Nut
- Officer is said to be a nut
- Peach-stone centre
- The edible part of a nut
- Wheat grain
- Wheat seed