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Prune Definition & Meaning

prune
noun
  1. dried plum
verb
  1. cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden"
  2. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things; "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet"

"Prune" in song lyrics

See how prune is used in real songs:

  • "Remain a fresh goon 'til my flesh prune"
    Elzhi — Brag Swag
  • "Her body - is shriveled up like a prune"
    Tony D (a.k.a. Harvee Wallbangar) — Birdie Disease
  • "dwarf blue spruce...how to prune"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with prune

Usage tips for "prune"

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Frequently asked questions

What does prune mean?
dried plum cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden" weed out unwanted or unnecessary things; "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet"
What part of speech is prune?
Prune is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does prune have?
Prune has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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