marrow

• marrow

marrow

Noun

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

Synonyms:

• marrow
• bone marrow

Noun

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

Synonyms:

• marrow
• marrow squash
• vegetable marrow

Noun

very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones

Synonyms:

• marrow
• bone marrow

Noun

large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins

Synonyms:

• marrow
• vegetable marrow

Noun

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"

Synonyms:

• kernel
• substance
• core
• center
• centre
• essence
• gist
• heart
• heart and soul
• inwardness
• marrow
• meat
• nub
• pith
• sum
• nitty-gritty