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medulla.

The soft inner part of something, especially the pith of a fruit.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/məˈdʌlə//mɛˈdʌlə//məˈdulə/US
  1. The soft inner part of something, especially the pith of a fruit.

  2. The inner substance of various organs and structures, especially the marrow of bones.

  3. The medulla oblongata.

  4. The internal tissue of a plant.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin medulla (“pith, marrow”), perhaps from medius (“middle”).

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