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prunella

noun — 3 senses

prunella

noun

Etymology From post-classical Latin prunella, from brunus + -ella, perhaps because of the plant's brown sepals.

1

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences A member of the genus Prunella of herbaceous plants, the allheals.

prunella

noun

Etymology From post-classical Latin prunella, alternation of brunella (“infectious epidemic”), from brunus + -ella.

1

Medicine, Sciences Obsolete Any of various diseases characterised by inflammation of the mouth or throat.

Derived terms
prunella salt, sal prunella

prunella

noun

Etymology Probably a variant of prunello, with reference to the colour of the fabric. Compare French prunelle.

1

Archaic, Historical A smooth worsted or silk fabric, generally black, formerly used for making shoes and clergymen's gowns.

  • When Edna knocked at Mademoiselle Reisz's front room door and entered, she discovered that person standing beside the window, engaged in mending or patching an old prunella gaiter.1899, Kate Chopin, The Awakening:
Derived terms
leather and prunella

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