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prunella2

Syllabification: (pru·nel·la)

Pronunciation: /pro͞oˈnelə/

Definition of prunella

noun

a strong silk or worsted twill fabric used formerly for legal robes and the uppers of women’s shoes.

Origin:

mid 17th century: perhaps from French prunelle 'sloe' (because of its dark color)

prunella in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of prunella in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

prudish
pruinose
prune ¹
prune ²
prunella ¹
prunella ²
pruning hook
pruning knife
prunus
prurient
prurigo

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prunella¹ US. Eng
Prunella in accentor US. Eng
Prunella in prunella¹ US. Eng
Prunella modularis in dunnock US. Eng
Prunella vulgaris in self-heal (also selfheal) US. Eng

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