Definition of Pith
Pith
pith
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the soft core of things such as plants, trees, and animal bones;
e.g. The pith of a tree is basically a tissue that stores starch.
(noun)
the core or most important part of something;
e.g. The pith of the economic crisis was the closing of several small businesses.
(noun)
the white, stringy covering found under the peel of fruits like oranges;
e.g. I remove the pith of the orange slices before I feed the slices to my little brother.
(verb)
to remove the pith from something;
e.g. I always peel and pith the oranges before I feed them to my little brother.
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