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prunella2

Pronunciation: /prʊˈnɛlə/
Definition of prunella

noun

[mass noun]
  • a strong silk or worsted fabric used formerly for barristers' gowns and the uppers of women’s shoes.

Origin:

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

prunella in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of prunella in the US English dictionary