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kernels (noun)

Kernels are the inner, often edible parts of nuts, seeds, or fruit stones. Metaphorically, they represent the central or most essential part of an idea, a subject, or a technical system.

💬 Example

"She carefully removed the walnut kernels from their hard wooden shells."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Kernel' as the 'Core-nel'. It's the core of a nut, the core of an idea, and the core of a computer.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Writing 'The colonel of truth'. → The kernel of truth.

Spelling it 'kernal'. → kernel.

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