Meaning

• Noun

  1. The soft, spongy substance inside plant parts; specifically, the parenchyma in the centre of the roots and stems of many plants and trees.
  2. The albedo (“whitish inner portion of the rind”) of a citrus fruit.
  3. Senses relating to humans and animals.
  4. Senses relating to humans and animals.
  5. (obsolete) Senses relating to humans and animals.
  6. (obsolete) Senses relating to humans and animals.
  7. The soft inner portion of a loaf of bread.
  8. The central or innermost part of something; the core, the heart.
  9. The essential or vital part of something; the essence.
  10. Physical power or strength; force, might.
  11. A quality of courage and endurance; backbone, mettle, spine.
  12. The energy, force, or power of speech or writing; specifically, such force or power due to conciseness; punch, punchiness.
  13. Chiefly in of (great) pith and moment: gravity, importance, substance, weight.

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