PRUNELLA Definition & Meaning

prunella

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[proo-nel-uh]

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noun

a strong, lightweight worsted constructed in a twill weave, used in the manufacture of women's and children's apparel.
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

/ ��ːˈ��ɛ��ə, ��ːˈ��ɛ��əʊ, pruːˈnɛl /

noun

a strong fabric, esp a twill-weave worsted, used for gowns and the uppers of some shoes

prunella

/ ��ːˈ��ɛ��ə /

noun

See selfheal

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of prunella¹

1650–60; perhaps special use of prunelle, from the dark color of the cloth

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51�Թ� 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 ��ü�Ա� quinsy, which it was thought to cure

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West, who was married to actress Prunella Scales for more than 60 years, appeared in TV sitcoms Not Going Out, dramas such as Bleak House and Gentleman Jack, and soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders.

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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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