1. Plural of prunus; trees or shrubs of the genus Prunus, which includes plums, cherries, peaches, and apricots.
Usage: botanical term; often used in horticulture and landscaping

Examples

• The garden featured several ornamental prunuses with delicate pink blossoms.
• Prunuses are valued for both their fruit production and decorative flowering.
• The landscaper recommended planting prunuses along the property line for spring color.
• Many prunuses require cross-pollination to produce fruit.
• The nursery specializes in disease-resistant prunuses for northern climates.