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['kə:nl]1) (the softer substance inside the shell of a nut, or the stone of a fruit such as a plum, peach etc.) kjarni2) (the central, most important part of a matter.) kjarni
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Kernel — Ker nel, n. [OE. kernel, kirnel, curnel, AS. cyrnel, fr. corn grain. See {Corn}, and cf. {Kern} to harden.] 1. 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nut|meat — «NUHT MEET», noun. a kernel of a nut … Useful english dictionary
Nut (fruit) — Hazelnuts from the Common Hazel Chestnuts … Wikipedia
nut — I. noun Etymology: Middle English nute, note, from Old English hnutu; akin to Old High German nuz nut and perhaps to Latin nux nut Date: before 12th century 1. a. (1) a hard shelled dry fruit or seed with a separable rind or shell and interior… … New Collegiate Dictionary
kernel — noun 1) the kernel of a nut Syn: seed, grain, core; nut 2) the kernel of the argument Syn: essence, core, heart, essentials, quintessence, fundamentals, basics, nub … Thesaurus of popular words
nut — Synonyms and related words: Brazil nut, English walnut, Macadamia nut, acorn, addict, aficionado, alien, aliene, almond, almond paste, amande, amande douce, amandes mondees, amateur, authority, bean, bedlamite, beechnut, ben nut, berry, betel nut … Moby Thesaurus
kernel — [[t]kɜ͟ː(r)n(ə)l[/t]] kernels 1) N COUNT The kernel of a nut is the part that is inside the shell. 2) N COUNT: usu sing, usu N of n The kernel of something is the central and most important part of it. The kernel of that message was that peace… … English dictionary
nut meat — (also nutmeat) n. the kernel of a nut, typically edible … Useful english dictionary
nut — ► NOUN 1) a fruit consisting of a hard or tough shell around an edible kernel. 2) the hard kernel of such a fruit. 3) a small flat piece of metal or other material, typically square or hexagonal, with a threaded hole through it for screwing on to … English terms dictionary
nut — [nut] n. [ME nutte < OE hnutu, akin to Ger nuss < IE * kneu , lump, nut (< base * ken , to squeeze together) > L nux, MIr cnū] 1. the dry, one seeded fruit of any of various trees or shrubs, consisting of a kernel, often edible, in a… … English World dictionary
Nut — (n[u^]t), n. [OE. nute, note, AS. hnutu; akin to D. noot, G. nuss, OHG. nuz, Icel. hnot, Sw. n[ o]t, Dan. n[ o]d.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Bot.) The fruit of certain trees and shrubs (as of the almond, walnut, hickory, beech, filbert, etc.),… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English