marrow
1Anatomy. a soft, fatty, vascular tissue in the interior cavities of bones that is a major site of blood cell production.
the inmost or essential part: to pierce to the marrow of a problem.
strength or vitality: Fear took the marrow out of him.
rich and nutritious food.
Chiefly British. vegetable marrow.
Origin of marrow
1Other words from marrow
- mar·row·ish, adjective
- mar·row·less, adjective
- mar·row·y, adjective
Other definitions for marrow (2 of 2)
a partner; fellow worker.
a spouse; helpmate.
a companion; close friend.
Origin of marrow
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How to use marrow in a sentence
Think of our back garden, with our own 'neeps' and vegetable marrows growing in it!
Penelope's Experiences in Scotland | Kate Douglas WigginStill, for association's sake it is thought that the conventional description, "Marrows and Milk," will be retained on the menus.
Conjugial love precipitated without order and the modes thereof, burns up the marrows and is consumed.
The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugial Love | Emanuel SwedenborgSo it is said by some in the heavens; and by the marrows they mean the interiors of the mind and body.
The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugial Love | Emanuel SwedenborgConjugial love precipitated without order and the modes thereof, burns up the marrows, and is consumed, n. 312.
The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugial Love | Emanuel Swedenborg
British Dictionary definitions for marrow (1 of 2)
/ (ˈmærəʊ) /
the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
the vital part; essence
vitality
rich food
British short for vegetable marrow
Origin of marrow
1Derived forms of marrow
- marrowy, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for marrow (2 of 2)
/ (ˈmærəʊ, -rə) /
Northeast English dialect, mainly Durham a companion, esp a workmate
Origin of marrow
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Scientific definitions for marrow
[ măr′ō ]
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Cultural definitions for marrow
The soft, specialized connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones. One kind of bone marrow is responsible for manufacturing red blood cells in the body.
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