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prunella

[ proo-nel-uh ]

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

/ ːˈɛə; ːˈɛəʊ; pruːˈnɛl /

noun

  1. a strong fabric, esp a twill-weave worsted, used for gowns and the uppers of some shoes
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

prunella

2

/ ːˈɛə /

noun

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of prunella1

1650–60; perhaps special use of prunelle, from the dark color of the cloth
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of prunella1

C17: perhaps from prunelle , with reference to the colour of the cloth

Origin of prunella2

New Latin, altered from brunella, from German üԱ quinsy, which it was thought to cure
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He was married to the actress Prunella Scales.

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The actor is also survived by his wife, Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales, to whom he was married for 61 years.

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The principal cast was completed by Prunella Scales as Sybil, and the late Andrew Sachs as Manuel.

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Catherine Prunella is an Astoria Horror Club regular, even though she doesn’t consider herself a horror fan.

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"Every episode tends to show a glimpse of what Prunella finds herself up against," he wrote.

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