English Explanatory Dictionary

marrowbone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bone containing edible marrow.
  2. The shins or knees, chiefly in references to kneeling.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

marrowbone marrowbones

Etymology

From marrow + bone.

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