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Definition
n. a small, dark purple fruit that grows on a tree. It is a type of dried plum that people often eat as a snack or use in cooking.
n. a small, purple-black fruit of the plum tree, specifically the dried variety. Often used in culinary contexts to describe the dried fruit or the tree itself.
Examples
“I bought a bag of dried prune for my lunch.”
“The recipe calls for a handful of prune to add a natural sweetness to the stew.”
“While fresh plums are enjoyed during the summer months, the prune remains a staple in many traditional cuisines due to its high sugar content and long shelf life.”
Examples
simple
“I bought a bag of dried prune for my lunch.”
contextual
“The recipe calls for a handful of prune to add a natural sweetness to the stew.”
complex
“While fresh plums are enjoyed during the summer months, the prune remains a staple in many traditional cuisines due to its high sugar content and long shelf life.”
Real-World Examples
“What’s a little surprising to me is how long it’s been since Apple pruned its list of wallpapers.” “Snacking on 8-10 prunes a day and some rye bread can also have a similar effect.” “There are 15 grams of sorbitol in a serving of prunes and 6 grams in a serving of juice.” Etymology
From Middle English prune, from Old French prune, from Vulgar Latin *prūna, feminine singular formed from the neutral plural of Latin prūnum, from Ancient Greek προῦνον (proûnon), variant of προῦμνον (proûmnon, “plum”), a loanword from a language of Asia Minor. Doublet of plum.
From Middle English prunen, prounen, proinen, from Old French proignier (“to trim the feathers with the beak”), earlier prooignier. Likely influenced by Middle French rogner, Old French rooignier (“cut, trim”) (from Latin rotundo?), and possibly by Old French provainier (“provine”) (Latin propaginem? whence French provigner). The relation to the noun is thus unclear.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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