prune

[ proon ]

/ prun /

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noun

a variety of plum that dries without spoiling.

such a plum when dried.

any plum.

Origin of prune

1300–50; late Middle English <Middle French <Latin prūna, plural (taken as feminine singular) of prūnum plum <Greek proû(m)nonplum

Words nearby prune

prudery, Prudhoe Bay, Prud'hon, prudish, pruinose, prune, prune-belly syndrome, prunella, prunelle, pruning hook, pruning shears

Definition for prune (2 of 3)

prune²

[ proon ]

/ prun /

verb (used with object), pruned, prun·ing.

to cut or lop off (twigs, branches, or roots).

to cut or lop superfluous or undesired twigs, branches, or roots from; trim.

to rid or clear of (anything superfluous or undesirable).

to remove (anything considered superfluous or undesirable).

Origin of prune

1400–50; late Middle English prouynen<Middle French proognier to prune (vines), variant of provigner, derivative of provain scion (<Latin propāgin-, stem of propāgō;see propagate)

OTHER WORDS FROM prune

prun·a·ble, adjectiveprun·a·bil·i·ty, nounpruner, nounun·prun·a·ble, adjective

Definition for prune (3 of 3)

prune³

[ proon ]

/ prun /

verb (used with object), pruned, prun·ing.

Archaic. to preen.

Origin of prune

1350–1400; Middle English prunen, pruynen, proy(g)nen<Old French poroign-, present stem of poroindre, equivalent to por- (<Latin pro-pro-¹) + oindre to anoint (<Latin unguere); see preen¹

OTHER WORDS FROM prune

prun·a·ble, adjective

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Example sentences from the Web for prune

It’s unclear whether those whom the state fails to prune are entitled to vote after all — or may face prosecution if they do.
In Florida, the Gutting of a Landmark Law Leaves Few Felons Likely to Vote|by Lawrence Mower and Langston Taylor, Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times|October 7, 2020|ProPublica
I’ve been seeking out videos on how to get raspberries to fruit and how to properly prune roses, which is far more entertaining than Netflix.
11 Great Microadventures You Can Do Now|The Editors|October 1, 2020|Outside Online
I think for some of us, maybe it will teach us to prune some of the unnecessary trips in our lives.
What Does Covid-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)? (Ep. 410)|Stephen J. Dubner|March 26, 2020|Freakonomics
That’s also important for knowing when and how to prune shrubs and trees.
Science isn’t just for scientists|Silke Schmidt|March 5, 2020|Science News For Students

This was the case with Prune Nourry, a young French sculptress who went to India to create a piece of art interpreting women.
Pharrell’s ‘GIRLS’ Exhibit Stars...Pharrell?|Liza Foreman|May 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We made the prune based Chocolate Fudge Torte at the bakery and it left everyone slack-jawed.
Fresh Picks|Matt Lewis Renato Poliafito|October 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST
It is sometimes necessary to prune a vine of rank and unhealthy growth, in order that it may bear good fruit.
30,000 Locked Out.|James C. Beeks
Then having selected a specimen, place it in the flat dish referred to above, and prune it if necessary.
Sea-Weeds, Shells and Fossils|Peter Gray
In the humid climate of the Northeastern States, it is usually advisable to prune a tree so as to have a rather open top.
Apple Growing|M. C. Burritt
I prune a great deal to let the sun, light and air in; I think it beneficial and that it pays.
The Apple|Various
I prune my young orchard with a knife, to balance the tree properly.
The Apple|Various

British Dictionary definitions for prune (1 of 3)

prune¹

/ (pruːn) /

noun

a purplish-black partially dried fruit of any of several varieties of plum tree

slang, mainly British a dull, uninteresting, or foolish person

Word Origin for prune

C14: from Old French prune, from Latin prūnum plum, from Greek prounon

British Dictionary definitions for prune (2 of 3)

prune²

/ (pruːn) /

verb

to remove (dead or superfluous twigs, branches, etc) from (a tree, shrub, etc), esp by cutting off

to remove (anything undesirable or superfluous) from (a book, etc)

Derived forms of prune

prunable, adjectivepruner, noun

Word Origin for prune

C15: from Old French proignier to clip, probably from provigner to prune vines, from provain layer (of a plant), from Latin propāgo a cutting

British Dictionary definitions for prune (3 of 3)

prune³

/ (pruːn) /

verb

an archaic word for preen 1

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

Idioms and Phrases with prune

prune

see full of beans, def. 2.

单词	prune
释义	prune ¹ [ proon ] / prun / SEE SYNONYMS FOR prune ON THESAURUS.COM noun a variety of plum that dries without spoiling. such a plum when dried. any plum. Origin of prune ¹ 1300–50; late Middle English <Middle French <Latin prūna, plural (taken as feminine singular) of prūnum plum <Greek proû(m)nonplum Words nearby prune prudery, Prudhoe Bay, Prud'hon, prudish, pruinose, prune, prune-belly syndrome, prunella, prunelle, pruning hook, pruning shears Definition for prune (2 of 3) prune² [ proon ] / prun / verb (used with object), pruned, prun·ing. to cut or lop off (twigs, branches, or roots). to cut or lop superfluous or undesired twigs, branches, or roots from; trim. to rid or clear of (anything superfluous or undesirable). to remove (anything considered superfluous or undesirable). Origin of prune ² 1400–50; late Middle English prouynen<Middle French proognier to prune (vines), variant of provigner, derivative of provain scion (<Latin propāgin-, stem of propāgō;see propagate) OTHER WORDS FROM prune prun·a·ble, adjectiveprun·a·bil·i·ty, nounpruner, nounun·prun·a·ble, adjective Definition for prune (3 of 3) prune³ [ proon ] / prun / verb (used with object), pruned, prun·ing. Archaic. to preen. Origin of prune ³ 1350–1400; Middle English prunen, pruynen, proy(g)nen<Old French poroign-, present stem of poroindre, equivalent to por- (<Latin pro-pro-¹) + oindre to anoint (<Latin unguere); see preen¹ OTHER WORDS FROM prune prun·a·ble, adjective Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for prune It’s unclear whether those whom the state fails to prune are entitled to vote after all — or may face prosecution if they do. In Florida, the Gutting of a Landmark Law Leaves Few Felons Likely to Vote\|by Lawrence Mower and Langston Taylor, Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times\|October 7, 2020\|ProPublica I’ve been seeking out videos on how to get raspberries to fruit and how to properly prune roses, which is far more entertaining than Netflix. 11 Great Microadventures You Can Do Now\|The Editors\|October 1, 2020\|Outside Online I think for some of us, maybe it will teach us to prune some of the unnecessary trips in our lives. What Does Covid-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)? (Ep. 410)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|March 26, 2020\|Freakonomics That’s also important for knowing when and how to prune shrubs and trees. Science isn’t just for scientists\|Silke Schmidt\|March 5, 2020\|Science News For Students This was the case with Prune Nourry, a young French sculptress who went to India to create a piece of art interpreting women. Pharrell’s ‘GIRLS’ Exhibit Stars...Pharrell?\|Liza Foreman\|May 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST We made the prune based Chocolate Fudge Torte at the bakery and it left everyone slack-jawed. Fresh Picks\|Matt Lewis Renato Poliafito\|October 1, 2010\|DAILY BEAST It is sometimes necessary to prune a vine of rank and unhealthy growth, in order that it may bear good fruit. 30,000 Locked Out.\|James C. Beeks Then having selected a specimen, place it in the flat dish referred to above, and prune it if necessary. Sea-Weeds, Shells and Fossils\|Peter Gray In the humid climate of the Northeastern States, it is usually advisable to prune a tree so as to have a rather open top. Apple Growing\|M. C. Burritt I prune a great deal to let the sun, light and air in; I think it beneficial and that it pays. The Apple\|Various I prune my young orchard with a knife, to balance the tree properly. The Apple\|Various British Dictionary definitions for prune (1 of 3) prune¹ / (pruːn) / noun a purplish-black partially dried fruit of any of several varieties of plum tree slang, mainly British a dull, uninteresting, or foolish person Word Origin for prune C14: from Old French prune, from Latin prūnum plum, from Greek prounon British Dictionary definitions for prune (2 of 3) prune² / (pruːn) / verb to remove (dead or superfluous twigs, branches, etc) from (a tree, shrub, etc), esp by cutting off to remove (anything undesirable or superfluous) from (a book, etc) Derived forms of prune prunable, adjectivepruner, noun Word Origin for prune C15: from Old French proignier to clip, probably from provigner to prune vines, from provain layer (of a plant), from Latin propāgo a cutting British Dictionary definitions for prune (3 of 3) prune³ / (pruːn) / verb an archaic word for preen 1 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 Idioms and Phrases with prune prune see full of beans, def. 2. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to prune shave, cut back, shorten, shear, snip, clip, reduce, shape, dock, lop, eliminate, gut, exclude, thin, skive, knock off, pare down
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prune

noun

Origin of prune

Words nearby prune

Definition for prune (2 of 3)

verb (used with object), pruned, prun·ing.

Origin of prune

OTHER WORDS FROM prune

Definition for prune (3 of 3)

verb (used with object), pruned, prun·ing.

Origin of prune

OTHER WORDS FROM prune

Example sentences from the Web for prune

British Dictionary definitions for prune (1 of 3)

noun

Word Origin for prune

British Dictionary definitions for prune (2 of 3)

verb

Derived forms of prune

Word Origin for prune

British Dictionary definitions for prune (3 of 3)

verb

Idioms and Phrases with prune

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