kernel

Phonetic Respelling: [ kur-nl ]

Definition:

n. 1 the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone; 2 the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

Sentence:

There is a kernel of corn in the bowl.

More example sentences:

There is a kernel of corn in the bowl.

Hear it

What did the Indians believe lived inside every kernel of popcorn?

Hear it

Synonyms:

grain; seed; essence

Antonyms:

leaf

Kernel rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • bernal
  • burnell
  • colonel
  • durnell
  • durnil
  • journal
  • pernell
  • purnell
  • vernal
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • diurnal
  • eternal
  • external
  • fraternal
  • infernal
  • internal
  • maternal
  • nocturnal
  • paternal