marrow

About 8.13 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The substance inside bones which produces blood cells.
2. noun A kind of vegetable similar to a large courgette, zucchini or squash; the mature fruit of certain Cucurbita pepo cultivars.
3. noun The pith of certain plants.
4. noun The essence; the best part.
5. noun The inner meaning or purpose.
6. noun Bone marrow biopsy.

   This patient will have a marrow today.

7. noun Semen.
8. noun A friend, pal, buddy, mate.

   Cheers marrow!

Similar words

bone marrow heart nub pith core meat marrow squash vegetable marrow center substance

Often followed by

transplantation of and cells transplant is in depression suppression

Word family

marrows marrowy