marrow

Definition

• n. the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
• n. any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh
• n. very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones
• n. large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins

Word forms

Plural

marrows

Example sentences

1. n.

   The soup was rich in flavor, thanks to the marrow from the bones.

2. n.

   Doctors often study bone marrow to diagnose certain diseases.