Category:Prunella

Pru*nel"la, n. Etym: [nl., perhaps from g. bræune quinsy, croup.] (med.) (a) angina, or angina pectoris. (b) thrush. Prunella salt (old chem.), niter fused and cast into Little balls.

Prunella; prunello Pru*nel"la, pru*nel"lo, n. Etym: [f. prunelle, probably so called From its color resembling that of prunes. See prune, n.]

Defn: a smooth woolen stuff, generally black, used for making shoes; A kind of lasting; -- formerly used also for clergymen's gowns.