Definitions for marrow

Definitions for (noun) marrow

Main entry: bone marrow, marrow

Definition: the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones


Main entry: 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


Main entry: vegetable marrow, marrow

Definition: large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins


Main entry: marrow, bone marrow

Definition: very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones


Main entry: vegetable marrow, marrow, marrow squash

Definition: any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh


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