the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience | the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract |
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food | anything that provides inspiration for later work |
the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone | one of the outstanding players in a tournament |
| a small hard fruit |
| a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa |