kernels

[Ker·nel]

Whether it’s the kernel of a pistachio nut or the kernel of wisdom in a story, kernel can refer to the center or essential part of something.

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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.

Noun
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"

Noun
a single whole grain of a cereal; "a kernel of corn"

Noun
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.
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.


Kernel

Ker"nel , n. [OE. kernel, kirnel, curnel, AS.cyrnel, fr. corn grain. See Corn, and cf. Kern to harden.] 1. 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 were as good crack a fusty nut with no kernel
2. A single seed or grain; as, a kernel of corn. 3. A small mass around which other matter is concreted; a nucleus; a concretion or hard lump in the flesh. 4. The central, substantial or essential part of anything; the gist; the core; as, the kernel of an argument.

Kernel

Ker"nel, v. i. [imp. & p. p. KerneledKernelled; p. pr. & vb. n. KernelingKernelling.] To harden or ripen into kernels; to produce kernels.

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.

To harden or ripen into kernels; to produce kernels.

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Usage Examples

You want people walking away from the conversation with some kernel of wisdom or some kind of impact.

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