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kernel
noun(ker-nel)
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Synonyms: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, pith, substance, sum,
kernel
noun(ker-nel)
the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
Synonyms: meat,
Examples:
Black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell.
kernel
noun(ker-nel)
a single whole grain of a cereal
Examples:
A kernel of corn.

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