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prunella (iou)



prunella noun2 & adjective. M17.
[Origin uncertain: perh. from French prunelle, of unkn. origin.]
A. noun. A strong silk or worsted fabric formerly used for the gowns of graduates, members of the clergy, and barristers, and later for the uppers of women's shoes. M17.
leather and prunella arch. a matter of complete indifference.
b. attrib. or as adjective. Made or consisting of prunella. E18.