Definition of prune

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Prune (v. t.) To lop or cut off the superfluous parts, branches, or shoots of; to clear of useless material; to shape or smooth by trimming; to trim: as, to prune trees; to prune an essay..

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Cockaleekie :: Cockaleekie (n.) A favorite soup in Scotland, made from a capon highly seasoned, and boiled with leeks and prunes..
Vinedresser :: Vinedresser (n.) One who cultivates, prunes, or cares for, grapevines; a laborer in a vineyard..
Arborator :: Arborator (n.) One who plants or who prunes trees.
Prune :: Prune (n.) A plum; esp., a dried plum, used in cookery; as, French or Turkish prunes; California prunes..
Prunelle :: Prunelle (n.) A kind of small and very acid French plum; -- applied especially to the stoned and dried fruit.
Pruner :: Pruner (n.) One who prunes, or removes, what is superfluous..
Shrub :: Shrub (v. t.) To lop; to prune.
Prime :: Prime (a.) To trim or prune, as trees..
Prunella :: Prunella (n.) Angina, or angina pectoris..
Prune :: Prune (v. t.) To lop or cut off the superfluous parts, branches, or shoots of; to clear of useless material; to shape or smooth by trimming; to trim: as, to prune trees; to prune an essay..
Prunella :: Prunella (n.) Alt. of Prunell.
Reprune :: Reprune (v. t.) To prune again or anew.
Prunello :: Prunello (n.) A species of dried plum; prunelle.
Prune :: Prune (v. t.) To cut off or cut out, as useless parts..
Prune :: Prune (v. i.) To dress; to prink; -used humorously or in contempt.
Amputate :: Amputate (v. t.) To prune or lop off, as branches or tendrils..
Prunello :: Prunello (n.) A smooth woolen stuff, generally black, used for making shoes; a kind of lasting; -- formerly used also for clergymen's gowns..
Shred :: Shred (n.) To lop; to prune; to trim.
Proin :: Proin (v. t.) To lop; to trim; to prune; to adorn.
Snathe :: Snathe (v. t.) To lop; to prune.
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