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View usage for: (mæroʊ) Word forms: plural marrows1. variable nounA marrow is a long, thick, green vegetable with soft white flesh that is eaten cooked. [British]regional note: in AM, use squash 2. uncountable nounMarrow is the same as bone marrow. The marrow donor is her 14-month-old sister. 3. singular nounThe marrow of something is the most important and basic part of it. We're getting into the marrow of the film. [+ of] More Synonyms of marrow marrow in British English 1 (ˈmærəʊ) noun1. the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones 2. the vital part; essence 5. British short for vegetable marrow Derived forms marrowy (ˈmarrowy) adjective Word origin Old English mærg; related to Old Frisian merg, Old Norse mergrmarrow in British English 2 (ˈmærəʊ, -rə) noun Northeast England dialect a companion, esp a workmate Word origin C15 marwe fellow worker, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic margr friendly marrow in American English (ˈmæroʊ) noun1. the soft, vascular, fatty tissue that fills the cavities of most bones 2. the innermost, essential, or choicest part; pith 4. British vegetable marrow Derived forms marrowy (ˈmarrowy) adjective Word origin ME merow < OE mearg, akin to Ger mark, marrow < IE base * mozgho-, marrow, brains > Sans majján-, marrow More idioms containingmarrow chilled to the marrow to the marrow © Stephen Rees, shutterstock Examples of 'marrow' in a sentencemarrow Signals are sent to the bone marrow to produce more white blood cells, which can arteries.Now blood tests have shown the cancer is gone, paving the way for a bone marrow transplant to ensure it stays away.The situation was that I needed to give my bone marrow.Long-term exposure can also damage bone marrow and blood production.There is also an acute shortage of bone marrow and stem cell donors.The only effective cure at present involves a bone marrow transplant from a donor with matching tissue.It was while at medical school that he became interested in the bone marrow and in leukaemia.He is expecting to have a bone marrow transplant operation in the next few weeks.Doctors told him he was unlikely to live much longer without a bone marrow transplant.He told stunned families at a holiday park that he was to have preliminary treatment for a bone marrow transplant next month.It is a slice of beef or veal shin, full of rich marrow.A bone marrow donor is the best way to treat the condition.The procedure involves constructing a mould in the shape of the bone required and filling it with the patient 's bone marrow.A transplant is effective as it replaces the patient 's bone marrow with healthy immune cells.We need fat - for the protection of internal organs, for brain tissue and bone marrow.But the dad of two found a bone marrow donor - and the transplant in October cured him.Fat, cord and teeth are preserved whole; stem cells are removed from blood and marrow before freezing.For example, I blend old marrow and courgette plants with stiffer asparagus stems.A MUM is searching for a bone marrow donor to save her son aged four. British English: marrow / ˈmærəʊ/ NOUN A marrow is a long, thick, green vegetable with soft white flesh that is eaten cooked. - American English: squash vegetable
- Arabic: كُوسَى
- Brazilian Portuguese: tutano
- Chinese: 西葫芦
- Croatian: tikvica
- Czech: dýně
- Danish: græskar
- Dutch: pompoen
- European Spanish: calabaza alargada de cáscara verde
- Finnish: luuydin
- French: moelle
- German: Knochenmark
- Greek: κολοκύθι
- Italian: midollo
- Japanese: 骨髄
- Korean: 골수
- Norwegian: marg
- Polish: szpik kostny
- European Portuguese: tutano
- Romanian: dovlecel
- Russian: кабачок
- Latin American Spanish: tuétano
- Swedish: märg
- Thai: บวบฝรั่งขนาดใหญ่
- Turkish: ilik anatomi
- Ukrainian: кабачок
- Vietnamese: quả bầu/bí
Chinese translation of 'marrow' n - (c/u) (= vegetable)
西葫芦(蘆) (xīhúlu) (个(個), gè) - (u) (= bone marrow)
骨髓 (gǔsuǐ)
the very marrow of his being Additional synonymsDefinition the most important and distinctive feature of something, which determines its identity Some claim that Ireland's very essence is expressed through its language. Synonyms fundamental nature, nature, being, life, meaning, heart, spirit, principle, soul, core, substance, significance, entity, bottom line, essential part, kernel, crux, lifeblood, pith, quintessence, basic characteristic, quiddity Definition the main point or meaning of something He related the gist of his conversation to us. Synonyms essence, meaning, point, idea, sense, import, core, substance, drift, significance, marrow, nub, pith, quintessenceDefinition the most central part or important part The heart of the problem is supply and demand. Synonyms root, core, essence, centre, nucleus, marrow, hub, kernel, crux, gist, central part, nitty-gritty (informal), nub, pith, quintessence- marque
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Additional synonymsDefinition the central or essential part of something the kernel of his message Synonyms essence, core, substance, gist, grain, marrow, germ, nub, pith, seedDefinition the essential part Synonyms essence, point, heart, meat, core, marrow, kernel, crux, gist, heart of the matter, nub, quintessence, salient point, the long and the short of it the quintessence of civilized culture Synonyms essence, heart, spirit, soul, core, marrow, kernel, gist, distillation, lifeblood, pithDefinition a person regarded as a good example of some quality With such celebrated clients, she necessarily remains the soul of discretion. Synonyms embodiment, essence, incarnation, epitome, personification, quintessence, typethe real spirit of the revolutionary movement Synonyms heart, sense, nature, soul, core, substance, essence, lifeblood, quintessence, fundamental nature Definition the essential meaning of a speech, thought, or written article The substance of his discussions doesn't really matter. Synonyms meaning, main point, gist, matter, subject, theme, import, significance, essence, pith, burden, sum and substance, gravamen |