Marrow

Marrow

The vegetable squash.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Marrow, that is."
"I've never seen such a Marrow in all my life."

Etymology & History

British large zucchini or bone interior. British dual vegetable and anatomical meaning. Vegetable marrow British allotment staple. Bone marrow British anatomy. Reflects British gardening and medical vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Formal
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