marrow (
http://definr.com/marrow)
n 1: the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the
cavities of bones [syn:
bone marrow]
2: any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit
with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh [syn: {marrow
squash},
vegetable marrow]
3: very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones
[syn:
bone marrow]
4: large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins [syn:
vegetable marrow]
5: 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" [syn:
kernel,
substance,
core,
center,
essence,
gist,
heart,
heart and soul,
inwardness,
meat,
nub,
pith,
sum,
nitty-gritty]