Marrow

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛroʊ/

Marrow (noun)

  1. Soft tissue inside bones that makes blood cells.
  2. A large, long vegetable with green skin and white flesh.
  3. The most important or basic part of something.

Examples

  • The marrow produces blood cells in the body.
  • Doctors examined the marrow for signs of disease.

Common collocations: bone marrow, marrow transplant, marrow donation, stuffed marrow, marrow soup

Synonyms of Marrow

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