Marrow word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "marrow" word

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

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\Mar"row\, n. [OE. marou, mary, maruh, AS. mearg, mearh; akin to OS. marg, D. merg, G. Mark, OHG. marg, marag, Icel. mergr, Sw. merg, Dan. marv, Skr. majjan; cf. Skr. majj to sink, L. mergere. [root]274 Cf. {Merge}.] 1. (Anat.) 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. 2. The essence; the best part. It takes from our achievements . . . The pith and marrow of our attribute. --Shak. 3. [OE. maru, maro; -- perh. a different word; cf. Gael. maraon together.] One of a pair; a match; a companion; an intimate associate. [Scot.] Chopping and changing I can not commend, With thief or his marrow, for fear of ill end. --Tusser. {Marrow squash} (Bot.), a name given to several varieties of squash, esp. to the {Boston marrow}, an ovoid fruit, pointed at both ends, and with reddish yellow flesh, and to the {vegetable marrow}, a variety of an ovoid form, and having a soft texture and fine grain resembling marrow. {Spinal marrow}. (Anat.) See {Spinal cord}, under {Spinal}.
\Mar"row\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Marrowed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Marrowing}.] To fill with, or as with, marrow of fat; to glut.

Synonyms for marrow

bone marrow, bone marrow, center, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow squash, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, pith, substance, sum, vegetable marrow, vegetable marrow

Related terms: axis, bottom, center of action, core, distillate, essential, essentiality, flower, fundamental, inner essence, kernel, matter, medulla, nave, nub, postulate, principle, sap, spirit, sum and substance, sweetbread, tripe

The fun area, different aproach to word »marrow«

Let's analyse "marrow" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: WORRAM. Average typing speed for these characters is 1545 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -- .- .-. .-. --- .--

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: marrow: 1 + 6 = 7, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: marrow: 4 + 1 + 9 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 34, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (2)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
W (1)	23	King of Wands	Sensual, Warm, Strong, Loyal

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