Synonyms of KERNELS

noun

1. the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone

   • KERNEL10
   • MEAT6

2. a single whole grain of a cereal

   • KERNEL10

3. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

   • KERNEL10
   • SUBSTANCE13
   • CORE6
   • CENTER8
   • CENTRE8
   • ESSENCE9
   • GIST5
   • HEART8
   • INWARDNESS14
   • MARROW11
   • MEAT6
   • NUB5
   • PITH9
   • SUM5

   Also: heart and soul, nitty-gritty.