Prune: meaning, definitions and examples

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prune

 

[ pruหn ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

gardening

To trim (a tree, shrub, or bush) by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems.

Synonyms

clip, cut back, trim

Examples of usage

  • She pruned the roses to encourage new growth.
  • It's important to prune fruit trees regularly to maintain their health and shape.
Context #2 | Noun

botany

A dried plum.

Synonyms

dried plum

Examples of usage

  • She enjoyed snacking on prunes for their sweet taste and health benefits.

Translations

Translations of the word "prune" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น podar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคเคŸเคพเคˆ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beschneiden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memangkas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั€ั–ะทะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przycinaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰ชๅฎšใ™ใ‚‹ (ใ›ใ‚“ใฆใ„ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tailler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ podar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท budamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์ง€์น˜๊ธฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดุฐูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ proล™ezรกvat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prerezรกvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟฎๅ‰ช (xiลซjiวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obrezovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klippa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ั€า›ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ budamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ podar

Etymology

The word 'prune' originated from the Old French word 'prune', which came from the Latin word 'prลซnum' meaning plum. Over time, the meaning of 'prune' expanded to include the act of trimming or cutting back plants. The use of 'prune' to refer to a dried plum dates back to the late Middle English period.

See also: pruner, pruners, pruning, prunings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,396, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.