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Kernel
01
an individual whole grain from a cereal plant
Examples
A kernel of corn got stuck in my teeth.
The bag was full of golden wheat kernels.
02
the inner part of a seed, nut, or fruit pit that is often edible
Examples
He bit into the peach and carefully removed the kernel from the pit.
They found the kernel of truth in the rumors circulating around town.
03
the central or most important part of an idea, experience, or piece of information
Examples
There 's a kernel of truth in every rumor.
The kernel of his argument is that education should be free.
