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English to English noun 1. the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food  source: wordnet30
2. the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone  black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell source: wordnet30
3. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience  the gist of the prosecutor's argument|the heart and soul of the Republican Party|the nub of the story source: wordnet30
4. Food, in general; anything eaten for nourishment, either by man or beast. Hence, the edible part of anything; as, the meat of a lobster, a nut, or an egg.  source: webster1913
verb 5. To supply with food.  source: webster1913
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