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kernel Definition
(n)
the
inner
and
usually
edible
part
of
a
seed
or
grain
or
nut
or
fruit
stone
; "
black
walnut
kernels
are
difficult
to
get
out
of
the
shell
"
(n)
a
single
whole
grain
of
a
cereal
; "
a
kernel
of
corn
"
(n)
the
choicest
or
most
essential
or
most
vital
part
of
some
idea
or
experience
; "
the
gist
of
the
prosecutor
''
s
argument
"; "
the
heart
and
soul
of
the
Republican
Party
"; "
the
nub
of
the
story
"
kernel Synonyms
center
core
essence
gist
heart
heart and soul
inwardness
kernel
marrow
meat
nitty-gritty
nub
pith
substance
sum
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