Synonyms: bone marrow, marrow
Definition: the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
Similar words: connective tissue
Definition: tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
Synonyms: gist, heart, heart and soul, nub, nitty-gritty, essence, core, centre, center, pith, meat, inwardness, kernel, marrow, substance, sum
Definition: the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Usage: the gist of the prosecutor's argument; the heart and soul of the Republican Party; the nub of the story
Similar words: mental object, content, cognitive content
Definition: the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
Synonyms: vegetable marrow, marrow
Definition: large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins
Similar words: summer squash
Definition: any of various fruits of the gourd family that mature during the summer; eaten while immature and before seeds and rind harden
Synonyms: marrow, bone marrow
Definition: very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones
Similar words: delicacy, dainty, goody, treat, kickshaw
Definition: something considered choice to eat
Synonyms: vegetable marrow, marrow, marrow squash
Definition: any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh
Similar words: summer squash, summer squash vine, Cucurbita pepo melopepo
Definition: any of various usually bushy plants producing fruit that is eaten while immature and before the rind or seeds harden