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Pith Definition & Meaning

pith
noun
  1. soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants
  2. 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
  1. remove the pith from (a plant)

"Pith" in song lyrics

See how pith is used in real songs:

  • "I'm grabbing that fifth, before floor be bagging that pith"
    Hell Razah — Tha Director's Cut
  • "word origin pith"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does pith mean?
soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants 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" remove the pith from (a plant)
What part of speech is pith?
Pith is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does pith have?
Pith has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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