名词

1. 食用葫芦;西葫芦
A marrow is a long, thick, green vegetable with soft white flesh that is eaten cooked.

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

Synonym: bone marrow

2. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

e.g. the gist of the prosecutor's argument
the heart and soul of the Republican Party
the nub of the story

Synonym: kernelsubstancecorecentercentreessencegistheartheart and soulinwardnessmeatnubpithsumnitty-gritty

3. large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins

Synonym: vegetable marrow

4. very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones

Synonym: bone marrow

5. any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh

Synonym: marrow squashvegetable marrow