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Prunella definitions

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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: small genus of perennial mostly Eurasian having terminal spikes of small purplish or white flowers [syn: Prunella, genus Prunella]
2: type genus of the Prunellidae [syn: Prunella, genus Prunella]

Merriam Webster's

also prunelle noun Etymology: French prunelle, literally, sloe, from diminutive of prune plum Date: 1670 1. a twilled woolen dress fabric 2. a heavy woolen fabric used for the uppers of shoes

Oxford Reference Dictionary

1. n. any plant of the genus Prunella, esp. P. vulgaris, bearing pink, purple, or white flower spikes, and formerly thought to cure quinsy. Also called SELF HEAL. Etymology: mod.L, = quinsy: earlier brunella dimin. of med.L brunus brown 2. n. a strong silk or worsted fabric used formerly for barristers' gowns, the uppers of women's shoes, etc. Etymology: perh. f. F prunelle, of uncert. orig.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Prunella Pru*nel"la, n. [NL., perhaps from G. br[ae]une quinsy, croup.] (Med.) (a) Angina, or angina pectoris. (b) Thrush. Prunella salt (Old Chem.), niter fused and cast into little balls.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Prunella Pru*nel"la, Prunello Pru*nel"lo, n. [F. prunelle, probably so called from its color resembling that of prunes. See Prune, n.] A smooth woolen stuff, generally black, used for making shoes; a kind of lasting; -- formerly used also for clergymen's gowns.

1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

Mr. Prunella; a parson: parson's gowns being frequently made of prunella.