prunella

noun

pru·​nel·​la prü-ˈne-lə How to pronounce prunella (audio)
variants or less commonly prunelle
1
: a twilled woolen dress fabric
2
: a heavy woolen fabric used for the uppers of shoes

Word History

Etymology

French prunelle, literally, sloe, from diminutive of prune plum

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of prunella was in 1670

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Cite this Entry

“Prunella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prunella. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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