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| 1. | [ noun ] (zoology) the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones | |
| Synonyms: | bone_marrow | |
| Related terms: | connective_tissue red_bone_marrow yellow_bone_marrow os immune_system | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (food) very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones | |
| Synonyms: | bone_marrow | |
| Related terms: | dainty marrowbone | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (chemistry,food) large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins | |
| Synonyms: | vegetable_marrow | |
| Related terms: | summer_squash | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (botany) any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh | |
| Synonyms: | vegetable_marrow marrow_squash | |
| Related terms: | summer_squash cocozelle zucchini | |
| 5. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 7525 | |
| 6. | [ noun ] the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience | |
| Synonyms: | center substance essence core heart sum heart_and_soul meat pith nub inwardness nitty-gritty gist kernel | |
| Examples: | : "the gist of the prosecutor's argument" "the heart and soul of the Republican Party" "the nub of the story" |
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| Related terms: | content stuff hypostasis haecceity bare_bones quintessence summate | |
| Similar spelling: |
Marro Marr Mario Mauro Mar Mahr Mair Mara mare Mari Mary maar Mayr Maharrey Mayor Maher Morrow Maier Merrow Maira Maire maori Mayra Marya Murrow Maria Marie Maury Mahar Marra marri Maura marry Mauer Mayer Maraia Mariah mary_i |
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