Definition of prune
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation
prune
verb
pruned; pruning
Definition of prune (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to reduce especially by eliminating superfluous matter
pruned the text prune the budget
b
: to remove as superfluous
prune away all ornamentation
2
: to cut off or cut back parts of for better shape or more fruitful growth
prune the branches
: to cut away what is unwanted or superfluous
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The first known use of prune was in the 14th century
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