Prunella
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prunella is a noun meaning (botany) A member of the genus Prunella of herbaceous plants, the allheals.
Meaning
(botany) A member of the genus Prunella of herbaceous plants, the allheals.
More Meanings
- (now rare, historical) A smooth worsted or silk fabric, generally black, formerly used for making shoes and clergymen's gowns.
- (obsolete, medicine) Any of various diseases characterised by inflammation of the mouth or throat.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- prunellas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sal, prunello, allheal, heal-all, healall, self-heal.
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