prunella

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun small genus of perennial mostly Eurasian having terminal spikes of small purplish or white flowers
  2. noun type genus of the Prunellidae

Etymology

From post-classical Latin prunella, from brunus + -ella, perhaps because of the plant's brown sepals.

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Synonyms

genus Prunella

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