prunelle
/pruːˈnɛl/
noun
- A small, dark purple fruit similar to a plum; a wild plum.
- She picked a handful of prunelles from the hedgerow to make jam.
- Prunelles are often used in traditional European liqueurs.
- The prunelle tree in the old orchard was heavy with fruit.
- A type of liqueur made from wild plums.
- The bartender mixed a cocktail using prunelle and lemon juice.
- She bought a bottle of prunelle as a souvenir from the French countryside.
- After dinner, he offered everyone a glass of chilled prunelle.