/ Dictionary / Index P prune: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: prune Pronunciation: (prn), [key] — n. a variety of plum that dries without spoiling. such a plum when dried. any plum. prune Pronunciation: (prn), [key] — pruned, prun•ing. to cut or lop off (twigs, branches, or roots). to cut or lop superfluous or undesired twigs, branches, or roots from; trim. to rid or clear of (anything superfluous or undesirable). to remove (anything considered superfluous or undesirable). prune Pronunciation: (prn), [key] — pruned, prun•ing. to preen. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: prune (Thesaurus) pruinose prunella Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cygnet Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language