"marrows" in the noun sense

1. marrow, bone marrow

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

2. marrow, marrow squash, vegetable marrow

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

3. marrow, bone marrow

very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones

4. marrow, vegetable marrow

large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins

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

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"

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