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Definition of pruny

pruny

/ˈpruːni/
pru · ny
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pruny Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Shriveled, wrinkled, or puckered like a prune, especially of skin after prolonged immersion in water.

Example

"After spending two hours in the swimming pool, the children stepped out with pruny fingers and toes."

2

Resembling or characteristic of prunes in flavor, color, or aroma, often used to describe rich, aged red wines.

Example

"The vintage port had developed a rich, pruny sweetness after decades in the cellar."

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• Rhymes for pruny

• Nearby Words

pruner
pruney
prunus
pruny
prussian
prut
pry

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pruny. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pruny
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