English noun: bone marrow | |||
1. | bone marrow (body) the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones | ||
Synonyms | marrow | ||
Broader (hypernym) | connective tissue | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | red bone marrow, red marrow, yellow bone marrow, yellow marrow | ||
Part meronym | bone, immune system, os | ||
2. | bone marrow (food) very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones | ||
Synonyms | marrow | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat | ||
Part meronym | marrowbone | ||