Definition of kernel

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Kernel (n.) A small mass around which other matter is concreted; a nucleus; a concretion or hard lump in the flesh.

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Nucleus :: Nucleus (n.) A kernel; hence, a central mass or point about which matter is gathered, or to which accretion is made; the central or material portion; -- used both literally and figuratively..
Nucleiform :: Nucleiform (a.) Formed like a nucleus or kernel.
Pyrena :: Pyrena (n.) A nutlet resembling a seed, or the kernel of a drupe..
Kernelled :: Kernelled () of Kerne.
Kerneled :: Kerneled (imp. & p. p.) of Kerne.
Kernel :: Kernel (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..
Hazel :: Hazel (n.) A shrub or small tree of the genus Corylus, as the C. avellana, bearing a nut containing a kernel of a mild, farinaceous taste; the filbert. The American species are C. Americana, which produces the common hazelnut, and C. rostrata. See Filbert..
Core :: Core (n.) The heart or inner part of a thing, as of a column, wall, rope, of a boil, etc.; especially, the central part of fruit, containing the kernels or seeds; as, the core of an apple or quince..
Shell :: Shell (v. t.) To separate the kernels of (an ear of Indian corn, wheat, oats, etc.) from the cob, ear, or husk..
Kerneling :: Kerneling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Kerne.
Kernelled :: Kernelled (a.) Having a kernel.
Kerneled :: Kerneled (a.) Alt. of Kernelle.
Aciniform :: Aciniform (a.) Full of small kernels like a grape.
Include :: Include (v. t.) To confine within; to hold; to contain; to shut up; to inclose; as, the shell of a nut includes the kernel; a pearl is included in a shell..
Grain :: Grain (n.) A single small hard seed; a kernel, especially of those plants, like wheat, whose seeds are used for food..
Kernelly :: Kernelly (a.) Full of kernels; resembling kernels; of the nature of kernels.
Noyau :: Noyau (n.) A cordial of brandy, etc., flavored with the kernel of the bitter almond, or of the peach stone, etc..
Kern :: Kern (v. i.) To take the form of kernels; to granulate.
Cob :: Cob (n.) The axis on which the kernels of maize or indian corn grow.
Kernel :: Kernel (n.) A single seed or grain; as, a kernel of corn..
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