prune

Meanings

• noun

  A dried plum or any similar dried fruit.

  - "She enjoyed eating a prune during her tea break."
  - "Prunes are often used in baking and cooking."
  - "Dried plums are also known as prunes."

• verb

  To remove superfluous or unnecessary parts.

  - "The editor pruned unnecessary words from the manuscript."
  - "The tree was pruned to improve its shape and health."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹuːn/
   
   
   
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2. /pɹuːn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prune
mune , june , moon

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Variants

List of all variants of prune that leads to same result
prune , prunes , pruned , pruner , pruners , pruning

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Etymology

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The word 'prune' originated from the Old French word 'prun' meaning 'plum tree'.

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Trivia

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1. Prunes were once used as a natural dye.

2. Prunes contain more antioxidants than fresh grapes.

3. Prune juice is often used as a natural sweetener.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dried fruits: Prunes belong to the category of dried fruits, which also includes raisins, apricots, figs, and others.

2. Constipation: Prunes are known to help relieve constipation due to their high fiber content.

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Culture

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In literature, prunes have been mentioned in various contexts, such as in Charles Dickens' 'David Copperfield', where they are used as a symbol of aging. In art, prunes have been depicted in still life paintings. In music, there is a song called 'Prunes' by the band 'They Might Be Giants'.

How to Memorize "prune"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a plum turning into a prune as it dries.
   - Imagine a tree being pruned, with branches being cut off.

2. associate
   

   - Associate prunes with aging, as they are often used as a symbol of aging.
   - Associate prunes with constipation relief, as they are known to help with this issue.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Prune Up A New You' to remember the verb meaning.
   - Use the mnemonic 'A Dried Plum Is A Prune' to remember the noun meaning.

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