Definitions for: Prunella


[n] type genus of the Prunellidae
[n] small genus of perennial mostly Eurasian having terminal spikes of small purplish or white flowers



Webster (1913) Definition: Pru*nel"la, n. [NL., perhaps from G. br[ae]une
quinsy, croup.] (Med.)
(a) Angina, or angina pectoris.
(b) Thrush.

Prunella salt (Old Chem.), niter fused and cast into little
balls.


Pru*nel"la, Prunello Pru*nel"lo, n. [F. prunelle,
probably so called from its color resembling that of prunes.
See Prune, n.]
A smooth woolen stuff, generally black, used for making
shoes; a kind of lasting; -- formerly used also for
clergymen's gowns.

Synonyms: genus Prunella, genus Prunella

See Also: accentor, asterid dicot genus, bird genus, family Labiatae, family Lamiaceae, family Prunellidae, heal all, Labiatae, Lamiaceae, mint family, Prunella vulgaris, Prunellidae, self-heal

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