1. a strong woolen fabric with a twilled weave, typically used for academic gowns and clerical garments
Usage: textile
2. the fruit of the sloe or blackthorn bush
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The judge’s robe was made of fine black prunelle.
• Academic gowns are traditionally crafted from prunelle fabric.
• The tailor specialized in working with prunelle for ceremonial garments.
• Prunelle berries are small, dark, and quite tart when eaten raw.
• She gathered prunelle from the hedgerow to make jam.
• The blackthorn produced an abundance of prunelle this autumn.