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...

Nucleiform :: Nucleiform (a.) Formed like a nucleus or kernel.

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..

Kernel :: Kernel (n.) The central, substantial or essential part of anything; the gist; the core; as, the kernel of an argument..

Cob :: Cob (n.) The axis on which the kernels of maize or indian corn grow.

Cornsheller :: Cornsheller (n.) A machine that separates the kernels of corn from the cob.

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..

Pyrena :: Pyrena (n.) A nutlet resembling a seed, or the kernel of a drupe..

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..

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..

Corncob :: Corncob (n.) The cob or axis on which the kernels of Indian corn grow.

Nutshell :: Nutshell (n.) The shell or hard external covering in which the kernel of a nut is inclosed.

Wynkernel :: Wynkernel (n.) The European moor hen.

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

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..

Kernelly :: Kernelly (a.) Full of kernels; resembling kernels; of the nature of kernels.

Kernel :: Kernel (n.) A single seed or grain; as, a kernel of corn..

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..

Ratafia :: Ratafia (n.) A spirituous liquor flavored with the kernels of cherries, apricots, peaches, or other fruit, spiced, and sweetened with sugar; -- a term applied to the liqueurs called noyau, cura/ao, etc..

Kern :: Kern (v. i.) To take the form of kernels; to granulate.

Nut :: Nut (n.) The fruit of certain trees and shrubs (as of the almond, walnut, hickory, beech, filbert, etc.), consisting of a hard and indehiscent shell inclosing a kernel..

Random Fonts

Most Popular