prunellalt (pronela)

[ ML. brunus ), brown: see brown.] In pathol.: ( a ) Sore throat. (b) Thrush. (c) Angina pectoris. prunella2 (prö-nel'ä), n. [Also prunello, for 4810 branches or parts of trees and shrubs with a view to the strengthening of those that remain, or to the bringing of the tree or plant into a desired shape. Root-pruning is also practised with a spade or otherwise in order to control size, promote fruitfulne , or secure a growth of fibrous roots near the stem prior to transplanting. Compare lopping, 1, and pollard, 1. 2t. In falconry, what is cast off by a bird when it prunes itself; hence, refuse. Beau. and Fl. pruning-chisel (prö'ning-chiz"el), n. A chisel used for pruning trees. It is often made with a concave cutting edge, as a safeguard against slipping. merly prunel, prunello (= G. prunelle, formerly pruning-hook (prö'ning-hük), n. braunelle = Dan.prunel ); decoction of its leaves and stem is still in domestic use for healing wounds, for which it was once in the highest esteem.