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Definition kernel in American English

kernel noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkɜrn(ə)l/
1

the soft part inside a nut or a seed

Synonyms and related words
acorn chicle cola nut
2

the central or most important part of something

Example

This paragraph contains the kernel of the argument.

Synonyms and related words
feature priority element
3

the seed of a particular plant grown as a crop

Synonyms and related words
aerial root anther beanstalk
Definition kernel in American English