Definition of kernel

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of kernel is as below...

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

Lern More About Kernel

Nucleiform :: Nucleiform (a.) Formed like a nucleus or kernel.
Kernelled :: Kernelled (a.) Having a kernel.
Nutmeg :: Nutmeg (n.) The kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans), a native of the Molucca Islands, but cultivated elsewhere in the tropics..
Hull :: Hull (v. t.) The outer covering of anything, particularly of a nut or of grain; the outer skin of a kernel; the husk..
Pyrena :: Pyrena (n.) A nutlet resembling a seed, or the kernel of a drupe..
Hickory :: Hickory (n.) An American tree of the genus Carya, of which there are several species. The shagbark is the C. alba, and has a very rough bark; it affords the hickory nut of the markets. The pignut, or brown hickory, is the C. glabra. The swamp hickory is C. amara, having a nut whose shell is very thin and the kernel bitter..
Nutshell :: Nutshell (n.) The shell or hard external covering in which the kernel of a nut is inclosed.
Thresh :: Thresh (v. t.) To beat out grain from, as straw or husks; to beat the straw or husk of (grain) with a flail; to beat off, as the kernels of grain; as, to thrash wheat, rye, or oats; to thrash over the old straw..
Mahwa Tree :: Mahwa tree () An East Indian sapotaceous tree (Bassia latifolia, and also B. butyracea), whose timber is used for wagon wheels, and the flowers for food and in preparing an intoxicating drink. It is one of the butter trees. The oil, known as mahwa and yallah, is obtained from the kernels of the fruit..
Kernel :: Kernel (v. i.) To harden or ripen into kernels; to produce kernels.
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..
Kerneled :: Kerneled (imp. & p. p.) of Kerne.
Drupe :: Drupe (n.) A fruit consisting of pulpy, coriaceous, or fibrous exocarp, without valves, containing a nut or stone with a kernel. The exocarp is succulent in the plum, cherry, apricot, peach, etc.; dry and subcoriaceous in the almond; and fibrous in the cocoanut..
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..
Kernelled :: Kernelled () of Kerne.
Kerneled :: Kerneled (a.) Alt. of Kernelle.
Aciniform :: Aciniform (a.) Full of small kernels like a grape.
Shell :: Shell (v. t.) To separate the kernels of (an ear of Indian corn, wheat, oats, etc.) from the cob, ear, or husk..
Corncob :: Corncob (n.) The cob or axis on which the kernels of Indian corn grow.
Monopyrenous :: Monopyrenous (a.) Having but a single stone or kernel.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us