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marrow

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmæroʊ/ · UK /ˈmærəʊ/

marrow means: The soft material inside bones that makes blood cells.

noun

INSIDE BONESB2

The soft material inside bones that makes blood cells.

  • Marrow is found inside bones.
  • Doctors tested a sample of her bone marrow.
  • His brother donated marrow for the transplant.

Similar words: bone marrow

Common phrases: bone marrow, marrow transplant, marrow donor

LARGE VEGETABLEB2

A large green vegetable like a big zucchini, with soft flesh inside.

  • We grew a marrow this summer.
  • She stuffed the marrow with rice and vegetables.
  • These marrows are ready to pick.

Similar words: vegetable marrow

Common phrases: stuffed marrow, grow marrow, large marrow

PLANT'S SOFT CENTERC2

The soft material in the middle of some plant stems.

  • The stem contains soft marrow.
  • She cut the branch open to expose its marrow.
  • The dry marrow crumbled between his fingers.

Similar words: pith

Common phrases: stem marrow, soft marrow, plant marrow

FRIENDC2

A friend or companion, in some parts of northern England.

  • Hello, marrow, how are you?
  • Thanks for your help, marrow.
  • He's an old marrow of mine.

Similar words: friend, mate, pal, buddy

Opposites: enemy

Common phrases: my marrow, old marrow, cheers marrow

Questions about marrow

What does marrow mean?

The soft material inside bones that makes blood cells.

What is marrow in other languages?

Türkçe: ilik · Español: médula ósea · Français: moelle osseuse · Deutsch: Knochenmark · Italiano: midollo osseo · 日本語: 骨髄

How do you pronounce marrow?

In American English /ˈmæroʊ/; in British English /ˈmærəʊ/.

How do you use marrow in a sentence?

Marrow is found inside bones. Doctors tested a sample of her bone marrow.

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