Definitions for marrowˈmær oʊ

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

mar•rowˈmær oʊ(n.)


    Category: Anatomy

  2. the inmost or essential part.

  3. strength; vitality.

  4. Chiefly Brit.

    Category: British

    Ref: vegetable marrow.

Origin of marrow:

bef. 900; OE mearg, c.OHG marg, ON mergr


Princeton's WordNet

  1. marrow, bone marrow(noun)

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

  2. marrow, marrow squash, vegetable marrow(noun)


  3. marrow, bone marrow(noun)

    very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones

  4. marrow, vegetable marrow(noun)

    large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins




Webster Dictionary

  1. Marrow(noun)


  2. Marrow(noun)

    the essence; the best part

  3. Marrow(noun)

    one of a pair; a match; a companion; an intimate associate

  4. Marrow(verb)

    to fill with, or as with, marrow of fat; to glut


  1. Marrow

    Marrow, is a Marvel Comics character, associated with the X-Men. She is a mutant whose bones grow out of her skin and can be removed from her body, providing her with potential knives and clubs as well as body armor. As a child, Marrow was taken in by the Morlocks, a band of grotesque-looking mutants who hid in tunnels beneath New York City. As a young adult, she formed the violent splinter cell Gene Nation until, under the orders of Morlock leader Callisto, she joined the X-Men to redeem herself. She made progress controlling her powers and learning a moral code, but eventually fell in with the paramilitary group Weapon X. As a child, Marrow first appeared in Cable #15 and was created by writer Jeph Loeb and artist David Brewer. However, Uncanny X-Men writer Scott Lobdell and artist Joe Madureira defined her powers and temperament. She has shown herself to be a staunch team player who is prepared to risk her own life to protect those of her teammates. Despite her apparent disdain for humanity, she has revealed that she would like nothing more than to be able to fit in with them and be happy.

Translations for marrow

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary


the soft substance in the hollow parts of bones

Beef marrow is needed for this dish.

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