English dictionary
kernel
nounPronunciation
ˈkɜːnəl
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
noun
- a single whole grain of a cereal
noun
- the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
Example sentences
the gist of the prosecutor's argument
the heart and soul of the Republican Party
the nub of the story
a kernel of corn
black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell