Meaning ofkernelin English

Noun

1. central or inner part; essence
2. a small hard mass; nucleus
3. edible nut center (without shell)
   The kernel of the walnut is rich in healthy oils.
4. single seed or grain (of corn, wheat, etc.)
   A single kernel of corn can grow into a whole plant.
5. a fruit's hard central stone
   The kernel of the peach is hard and inedible.
6. a computer's core operating system manager
   The kernel of the operating system manages memory allocation.