Synonyms for Marrow (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh):
marrow squash, vegetable marrow
WordNet sense 2 (very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones):
bone marrow
WordNet sense 3 (the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience):
center, core, essence, gist, heart, kernel, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, pith, substance, sum, inwardness, heart and soul
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