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Wikispecies

Wikispecies

Proper noun

Prunella f

1. A taxonomic genus within the family Prunellidae – the accentors.
2. A taxonomic genus within the family Lamiaceae – the selfheal.

References

• Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, ISBN 978-0691128276

English

Noun

prunella ‎(plural prunellas)

1. Any member of the genus Prunella of herbaceous plants, the allheals.

Etymology 2

Perhaps from German Bräune ‎(“quinsy, croup”).

Noun

prunella ‎(uncountable)

1. (medicine) angina, or angina pectoris
2. (medicine) thrush

Derived terms

• prunella salt

Etymology 3

French prunelle, probably so called from its colour resembling that of prunes.

Noun

prunella ‎(uncountable)

1. A smooth woollen stuff, generally black, formerly used for making shoes and clergymen's gowns; a kind of lasting.