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Definition of Marrow
1. Noun. The fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones.
Group relationships: Bone, Os, Immune System
Specialized synonyms: Red Bone Marrow, Red Marrow, Yellow Bone Marrow, Yellow Marrow
Generic synonyms: Connective Tissue
2. Noun. Any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh.
Terms within: Vegetable Marrow
Generic synonyms: Cucurbita Pepo Melopepo, Summer Squash, Summer Squash Vine
Specialized synonyms: Courgette, Zucchini, Cocozelle, Italian Vegetable Marrow
3. Noun. Very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones.
Generic synonyms: Dainty, Delicacy, Goody, Kickshaw, Treat
Group relationships: Marrowbone
4. Noun. Large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins.
Generic synonyms: Summer Squash
Group relationships: Marrow Squash, Vegetable Marrow
5. Noun. The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. "The nub of the story"
Generic synonyms: Cognitive Content, Content, Mental Object
Specialized synonyms: Bare Bones, Hypostasis, Haecceity, Quiddity, Quintessence, Stuff
Derivative terms: Central, Essential, Meaty, Pithy, Summate
Definition of Marrow
1. n. The tissue which fills the cavities of most bones; the medulla. In the larger cavities it is commonly very fatty, but in the smaller cavities it is much less fatty, and red or reddish in color.
2. v. t. To fill with, or as with, marrow or fat; to glut.
Definition of Marrow
1. Noun. The substance inside bones which produces blood cells. ¹
2. Noun. A kind of vegetable like a large courgette/zucchini or squash. ¹
3. Noun. (context: Geordie informal) A friend, pal, buddy, mate. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Marrow
1. to marry [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: marry
Medical Definition of Marrow
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Marrow
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