meat

Words with a similar base: meat

'meat'

[meat.n.01] as in: the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

'meat'

[kernel.n.01] as in: the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone

Examples:
black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell

'meat'

[kernel.n.03] as in: the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

Examples:
the gist of the prosecutor's argument
the heart and soul of the Republican Party
the nub of the story

Origins

					meat (English)
└── mete (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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