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prunella.

A member of the genus Prunella of herbaceous plants, the allheals.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A member of the genus Prunella of herbaceous plants, the allheals.

Where this word comes from

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

noun
  1. Any of various diseases characterised by inflammation of the mouth or throat.

    obsolete · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

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

    archaic · historical · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

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