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Meaning of 'marrow' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Marrow [ n.]
- The tissue which fills the cavities of most bones; the medulla. In the larger cavities it is commonly very fatty, but in the smaller cavities it is much less fatty, and red or reddish in color.
- The essence; the best part.
- One of a pair; a match; a companion; an intimate associate.
2 . Marrow [ v. t.]
- To fill with, or as with, marrow of fat; to glut.

Meaning of 'marrow' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . marrow [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Example in sentence:
  • the gist of the prosecutor's argument;
  • the heart and soul of the Republican Party;
  • the nub of the story

Nearby Words:

mar mar-text mara marabou marabout maracan marai maranatha maranta maraschino

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