the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
[ Syn: bone marrow ]
any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh
[ Syn: marrow squash , vegetable marrow ]
very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones
[ Syn: bone marrow ]
large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins
[ Syn: vegetable marrow ]
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; the gist of the prosecutors argument; the heart and soul of the Republican Party; the nub of the story
[ Syn: kernel , substance , core , center , centre , essence , gist , heart , heart and soul , inwardness , meat , nub , pith , sum , nitty-gritty ]