Kernel

/kˈɜːnə‍l/

/ˈkɝnəɫ/

Kernel

a single whole grain of a cereal

the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone

synonyms : meat

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

synonyms : center

Examples

1. Popcorn is a popular snack made from whole grain kernels that are heated until they burst.

2. The squirrel nibbled on the pericarp of the hazelnut, trying to access the tasty kernel hidden inside.

3. As the corn dried in the sun, it turned into golden kernels ready for harvest.

4. He enjoyed cracking open the pits of the apricot and extracting the tasty kernel inside.