Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A strong heavy fabric of worsted twill, used chiefly for shoe uppers, clerical robes, and academic gowns.
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- noun Any member of the
genus Prunella ofherbaceous plants , theallheals . - noun medicine
angina , orangina pectoris - noun medicine
thrush
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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There is a wildflower that has yet to bloom called prunella in this mix also.
Garden Bloggers Design Workshop- Under The Deck « Fairegarden 2008
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We had to get out in the gloom and mud, and Aunt Maria looked almost pathetic in her elastic side "prunella" boots, edged with fur, white silk stockings and red quilted silk petticoat held up very high.
Elizabeth Visits America Elinor Glyn 1903
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As my father had a store, I began to wear "prunella" shoes very early.
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She wore side-spring boots -- "prunella," I believe, used to be the trade name -- mittens, and pince-nez.
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_Allons_ -- "all is not gold that glitters," neither is it all "prunella" that blows a horn upon the stern of a coach.
The English Spy An Original Work Characteristic, Satirical, And Humorous. Comprising Scenes And Sketches In Every Rank Of Society, Being Portraits Drawn From The Life Robert Cruikshank 1828
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The green roof at the Academy of Sciences building in San Francisco is covered with blooming prunella right now.
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Midget Arse said ... yipeeee im 1st ooo like that cushion where can i buy one bet they are great if you have hemeriods haa haaa (and no i havent got them) 8: 40 AM, May 24, 2006 prunella jones said ...
Silicone Flesh Cushion MJ 2006
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Another plant that came with the property is this prunella vulgaris, self heal is one of the common names.
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According to some laboratory studies, prunella has many potential benefits, including anti-microbial, anti-viral, and anti-oxidant properties.
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Johnny Depp naked comments: prunella jones said ...
Johnny Depp in the Bathtub MJ 2006
artoparts commented on the word prunella
Shoes with square toes and no heels.
February 10, 2009
sionnach commented on the word prunella
See, e.g., final paragraph
February 10, 2009