marrow (n.)

  1. the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones

    [ Syn: bone marrow ]

  2. any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh

    [ Syn: marrow squash , vegetable marrow ]

  3. very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones

    [ Syn: bone marrow ]

  4. large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins

    [ Syn: vegetable marrow ]

  5. 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 ]

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