Prunella

From the genus name.

Full definition of prunella

Noun

1. Any member of the genus Prunella of herbaceous plants, the allheals.

Perhaps from German Bräune ("quinsy, croup").

Noun

1. (medicine) angina, or angina pectoris
2. (medicine) thrush

Derived terms

• prunella salt

French prunelle, probably so called from its colour resembling that of prunes.

Noun

1. A smooth woollen stuff, generally black, formerly used for making shoes and clergymen's gowns; a kind of lasting.