marrowbone
American-
a bone containing edible marrow.
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Facetious. marrowbones, the knees.
noun
Etymology
Origin of marrowbone
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at marrow 1, bone
Example Sentences
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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 Mrs. (Isabella Mary) Beeton
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