PRUNUM
\pɹˈʌnəm], \pɹˈʌnəm], \p_ɹ_ˈʌ_n_ə_m]\
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A dried Plum, a Prune. (F.) Pruneau. Three sorts of Prunes have been usually ranked amongst the.articles of the material medica. 1. The Prunum Brignolen'se; the Brignole plum or Prunel'loe; from Brignole in Provence. It is of a reddish-yellow colour; and has a very grateful, sweet, subacid taste. 2. The Prunum Gal'licum, Prunum (Ph. U. S.), the French Prune; and 3. The Prunum Damasce'num or Damson, Brab'ylon. All these possess the same general qualities as the other summer fruits. They are emollient and laxative.
By Robley Dunglison
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