Definition of “pith”
noun:
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The soft spongy substance in the center of the stems of many plants and trees.
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The essential or vital part.
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verb:
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To extract the pith from (a plant stem or tree).
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To kill (especially cattle or laboratory animals) by cutting or piercing the spinal cord.
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