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kernel

Kernel is a 6 letter word which starts with the letter K and ends with the letter L for which we found 5 definitions.

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

Syllable Information

The word kernel is a 6 letter word that has 2 syllable 's . The syllable division for kernel is: ker-nel


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