kernelling

ker·nel

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Definitions of kernelling word

noun kernelling the softer, usually edible part contained in the shell of a nut or the stone of a fruit. 1
noun kernelling the body of a seed within its husk or integuments. 1
noun kernelling a whole seed grain, as of wheat or corn. 1
noun kernelling South Atlantic States. the pit or seed of a peach, cherry, plum, etc. 1
noun kernelling the central or most important part of anything; essence; gist; core: His leadership is the kernel of the organization. 1
noun kernelling Mathematics. the set of elements that a given function from one set to a second set maps into the identity of the second set. 1

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English kirnel, Old English cyrnel, diminutive of corn seed, corn1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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