Dictionary Check: marrow

"marrow" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 12 points

Definition

noun

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

Synonyms:
noun

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

noun

very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones

Synonyms:
noun

large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins

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noun

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

Example: "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"

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