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marrow

 

[ ˈmær.oʊ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bone

The soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, in which blood cells are produced.

Synonyms

bone marrow, medulla

Examples of usage

  • The marrow of the bone is responsible for producing red blood cells.
  • She needed a bone marrow transplant to treat her illness.
Context #2 | Noun

vegetable

The soft substance inside the stems of some vegetables, such as squash or zucchini.

Synonyms

squash marrow, zucchini marrow

Examples of usage

  • She scooped out the marrow of the zucchini before cooking it.
  • The recipe calls for removing the marrow from the squash.

Translations

Translations of the word "marrow" in other languages:

🇵🇹 medula óssea

🇮🇳 अस्थिमज्जा

🇩🇪 Knochenmark

🇮🇩 sumsum tulang

🇺🇦 кістковий мозок

🇵🇱 szpik kostny

🇯🇵 骨髄 (こつずい)

🇫🇷 moelle osseuse

🇪🇸 médula ósea

🇹🇷 kemik iliği

🇰🇷 골수 (골무)

🇸🇦 نخاع العظم

🇨🇿 kostní dřeň

🇸🇰 kostná dreň

🇨🇳 骨髓 (gǔsuǐ)

🇸🇮 kostni mozeg

🇮🇸 beinmergur

🇰🇿 сүйек кемігі

🇬🇪 ძვლის ტვინი

🇦🇿 sümük iliyi

🇲🇽 médula ósea

Etymology

The word 'marrow' has its roots in Old English, where it was originally used to refer to the fatty substance found in bones. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the soft substance inside the stems of certain vegetables. The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, often symbolizing strength, vitality, and the essence of life.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,488 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.