marrow

Meanings

• noun

  The soft inner part of some bones, especially those of long bones, containing marrow.

  - "The bone marrow is the site of production of all the body's blood cells."
  - "The surgeon removed a sample of bone marrow for testing."
  - "Marrow is rich in nutrients and is used in some traditional dishes."

• noun

  The edible part of certain fruits or seeds, as in a coconut or a sunflower seed.

  - "The cook extracted the marrow from the coconut."
  - "Sunflower seed marrow is a popular snack."
  - "The marrow of an avocado is rich in healthy fats."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmæɹəʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with marrow
dare , square , pare , glare

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Variants

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marrow , marrows , marrowy , to the marrow , bone marrow , bone marrows , red marrow , red marrows , vegetable marrow , vegetable marrows , chilled to the bone , chilled to the bone/marrow , chilled to the marrow

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Etymology

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Old English māre, mārewe, probably related to Latin mārum, mārus, 'fat, rich', from mās-, māss-, 'mass'.

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Trivia

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1. Bone marrow is the body's largest reservoir of stem cells.

2. Edible marrow is rich in nutrients, including calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin K.

3. Bone marrow was once used as a medicine to treat various ailments, including tuberculosis and syphilis.

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Related Concepts

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1. bone marrow transplant: A medical procedure in which healthy bone marrow is transplanted into a person to replace their diseased or damaged bone marrow.

2. marrow fat: A type of fat found in bone marrow, which is rich in nutrients and is used in some traditional dishes.

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Culture

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Bone marrow has cultural and historical significance in many societies. In some traditional dishes, such as French cassoulet or Italian osso buco, bone marrow is considered a delicacy. In literature, bone marrow is used as a symbol of nourishment and strength.

How to Memorize "marrow"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long bone, such as a femur or a humerus. Visualize the soft, creamy substance inside the bone cavity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'marrow' with the idea of a rich, nourishing substance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'My Marrow Makes Me Mighty' to help remember the definition of marrow.

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