Marrow

/ˈmɛroʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The substance that fills the cavities of bones, where blood cells are produced.

Doctors extracted the patient's marrow to treat the anemia.

The essential or most important part; the core.

The marrow of her argument was that everyone deserves respect.

A type of vegetable, specifically a variety of squash.

We enjoyed a hearty soup made with marrow and other fresh vegetables.

Middle English 'marwe', from Old English 'mearg'; akin to Old High German 'merga', meaning marrow.

bone marrow

The soft, fatty tissue found inside bones, often used in cooking.

marrow of the matter

The essential or most important part of an issue.

pith

The essential part of something.

essence

The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something.

A term used in some contexts to refer to something as being of the highest quality or importance.

That song is the marrow of good music.

In slang, referring to a poor or low-quality item, often used in contrast to a better version.

That movie was just marrow compared to the original.