prunella

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: Pru=nel=la

CIDE DICTIONARY

prunella, n. [NL., perhaps from G. bræune quinsy, croup.].

 Angina, or angina pectoris.  [1913 Webster]

Prunella salt (Old Chem.), niter fused and cast into little balls.

prunella, 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.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

prunella, 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.

prunella, 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.