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prunella

American  
[proo-nel-uh] / pruˈnɛl ə /
Also prunello

noun

  1. a strong, lightweight worsted constructed in a twill weave, used in the manufacture of women's and children's apparel.

  2. a smooth-faced fabric made of mixed fibers or wool, formerly used in the manufacture of women's dresses and of robes for clerics, scholars, and lawyers.

prunella 1 British  
/ pruːˈnɛlə, pruːˈnɛləʊ, pruːˈnɛl /

noun

  1. a strong fabric, esp a twill-weave worsted, used for gowns and the uppers of some shoes

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prunella 2 British  
/ pruːˈnɛlə /

noun

  1. See selfheal

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Etymology

Origin of prunella

1650–60; perhaps special use of prunelle, from the dark color of the cloth

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