pith

/pˈɪθ/

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Definitions

Noun
soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants
Noun
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"
Verb
remove the pith from (a plant)