Meaning of Kernel

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Kernel

1. 1
   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.

2. 2
   n.

   A single seed or grain; as, a kernel of corn.

3. 3
   n.

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

4. 4
   n.

   The central, substantial or essential part of anything; the gist; the core; as, the kernel of an argument.

5. 5
   v. i.

   To harden or ripen into kernels; to produce kernels.

6. 6
   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.

7. 7
   n.

   A single seed or grain; as, a kernel of corn.

8. 8
   n.

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

9. 9
   n.

   The central, substantial or essential part of anything; the gist; the core; as, the kernel of an argument.

10. 10
    v. i.

    To harden or ripen into kernels; to produce kernels.