marrowbone

American  

[mar-oh-bohn] / ˈmær oʊˌboʊn /

1. a bone containing edible marrow.

2. Facetious. marrowbones, the knees.

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marrowbone British  

/ ˈmærəʊˌbəʊn /

noun

1. 1. a bone containing edible marrow

   2. ( as modifier )

      marrowbone jelly

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Etymology

Origin of marrowbone

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at marrow ¹, bone

Example Sentences

Corn cheese with marrowbone; beef poutine; marinated short ribs; rib-eye. 

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2016

There are short ribs gently simmered in broth; potatoes and carrots; a marrowbone jutting from the tureen and even a little dish of mustard.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2015

The menu, devised by Ashley Palmer-Watts, head chef at the Fat Duck, features flourishes such as Genoan bangna calda anchovy dip, marrowbone sauce with steak and a mandarin and thyme-infused soup for dessert.

From The Guardian • Aug. 27, 2010

Or a luscious side of poached veal marrowbone, split horizontally.

From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2010

Boiled beef, either the aitchbone or the silver side of the round; carrots, turnips, suet dumplings, and potatoes: if there is a marrowbone, serve the marrow on toast at the same time.

From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)