kernel

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
kernel /ˈkɚnl̟/ noun
plural kernels
kernel
/ˈkɚnl̟/
noun
plural kernels
Britannica Dictionary definition of KERNEL
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1 
a  : the small, somewhat soft part inside a seed or nut
b  : a whole seed
especially : one of the yellow seeds that cover an ear of corn — see color picture on this page
2 
: a very small amount of something
3 
: the origin or basis of something