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- US Pronunciation
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- [proo-nel-uh]
- /pruˈnɛl ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [proo-nel-uh]
- /pruˈnɛl ə/
Definitions of prunella word
- noun prunella a strong, lightweight worsted constructed in a twill weave, used in the manufacture of women's and children's apparel. 1
- noun prunella 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. 1
- noun prunella a strong fabric, esp a twill-weave worsted, used for gowns and the uppers of some shoes 0
- noun prunella a strong worsted twill, used, esp. formerly, as for clerical gowns, shoe uppers, etc. 0
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Origin of prunella
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; perhaps special use of prunelle, from the dark color of the cloth
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Parts of speech for Prunella
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prunella popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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