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Definition of prunus

prunus

/ˈpruːnəs/
pru · nus
Plural:prunuses
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• noun

1

Any of various deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs of the genus Prunus in the rose family (Rosaceae), native primarily to northern temperate regions and widely cultivated as ornamentals for their abundant, fragrant spring blossoms of white or pink five-petaled flowers.

2

The fleshy, single-seeded stone fruit (drupe) produced by trees and shrubs of the genus Prunus, encompassing economically important culinary fruits such as plums, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, and almonds.

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prowfish
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prunella
prunus
prut
pry bar
prypiat

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Classical Latin 'prunus' (plum tree), which was adapted from Ancient Greek 'proumnon' (plum), ultimately of pre-Greek Mediterranean or Anatolian origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prunus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prunus
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