Pith
Pronunciation: /ˈpɪθ/
Pith (noun)
- the soft, spongy tissue inside the stems of plants.
- the most important or central part of something.
- the white, spongy layer under the skin of citrus fruits.
Examples
- The pith of the stem is soft and spongy.
- Cut through the stem to reveal the pith inside.
Common collocations: remove the pith, soft pith, grasp the pith, pith of the issue, bitter pith