A.In the Geordie dialect, 'marrow' means mate, pal or buddy. Otherwise it is a large juicy vegetable or a substance in bones that produces blood cells.
A.White blood cells are produced in the bone marrow. However, they only become fully developed in the thymus gland - a small gland under the breast bone.
Q.What is Branston pickle made from?
A.Branston Pickle is made up of diced vegetables (carrots, cauliflower, gherkins, marrows, onions, swede and tomatoes) combined in a brown sauce.
Q.Is a corgette just a small marrow?
A.A courgette is a baby marrow. If left to grow, it will become a marrow. Surprisingly, marrows can be used to make wonderful marmalade, or 'marrowmalade'.