noun
- Plural of prunelle; a type of strong woolen fabric, historically used for clothing and shoe uppers.
- Plural of prunelle; small dried plums or prunes.
Usage: archaic; textile/historical
Usage: rare; culinary
Examples
- The tailor selected prunelles for the lining of the gentleman's coat.
- Prunelles were a popular fabric choice in 18th-century Europe.
- The shoemaker preferred prunelles for their durability and appearance.
- Historical records mention prunelles among the inventory of cloth merchants.
- The dress was made from fine prunelles imported from France.