Meaning & Definition of Marrow in English
English⟶
Marrow
/mɛroʊ/
noun
1. The fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
synonym:
- marrow,
- bone marrow
2. Any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh
synonym:
- marrow,
- marrow squash,
- vegetable marrow
3. Very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones
synonym:
- marrow,
- bone marrow
4. Large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins
synonym:
- marrow,
- vegetable marrow
5. The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
- "The gist of the prosecutor's argument"
- "The heart and soul of the republican party"
- "The nub of the story"
synonym:
- kernel,
- substance,
- core,
- center,
- centre,
- essence,
- gist,
- heart,
- heart and soul,
- inwardness,
- marrow,
- meat,
- nub,
- pith,
- sum,
- nitty-gritty