Word Meaning

Meaning of kernel

- 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 single seed or grain; as, a kernel of corn.
- A small mass around which other matter is concreted; a nucleus; a concretion or hard lump in the flesh.
- The central, substantial or essential part of anything; the gist; the core; as, the kernel of an argument.
- To harden or ripen into kernels; to produce kernels.

Crossword clue for kernel

- Edible part of a nut
- Edible part of nut
- Edible seed
- Nut
- Peach-stone centre
- The edible part of a nut
- Wheat grain
- Wheat seed