Meaning
marrow; core
- bone marrow (anatomy and culinary)
- the innermost core or essence of something
In a sentence
Siamo tornati a casa bagnati fino al midollo per via del temporale.
We returned home soaked to the bone because of the thunderstorm.
Il paziente ha bisogno di un trapianto di midollo osseo.
The patient needs a bone marrow transplant.
È un uomo corrotto fino al midollo, non fidarti di lui.
He is a man corrupt to the core, don't trust him.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| midollo | masculine · singular |
| midolli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can have two plurals: regular 'midolli' (m.) or collective 'midolla' (f., literary).
- Often used idiomatically: 'bagnato fino al midollo' (soaked to the bone).