PRUNELLA


Meaning of PRUNELLA in English

[ prʊ'nɛlə ]

■ noun a strong silk or worsted fabric used formerly for barristers' gowns and the uppers of women's shoes.

Origin

C17: perh. from Fr. prunelle 'sloe' (because of its dark colour).

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