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Etymology of the French word prune

the Old French word prune
derived from the Latin word pruna (glowing charcoal, a live coal)
derived from the Latin word prunum (plum)

Derivations in French

prunelle, prunées, prunier, pruneau

Derivations in other languages

English prune

Cognates

Dutch pruim, English prune, English plum, German Pflaume, Icelandic plóma, Italian prugna, Latin prunum, Swedish plommon

Usage

Word found in Old French



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