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prune

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1. prune - Noun

2. prune - Verb

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To lop or cut off the superfluous parts, branches, or shoots of; to clear of useless material; to shape or smooth by trimming; to trim: as, to prune trees; to prune an essay.

To cut off or cut out, as useless parts.

To preen; to prepare; to dress.

To dress; to prink; -used humorously or in contempt.

A plum; esp., a dried plum, used in cookery; as, French or Turkish prunes; California prunes.

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dress the plants in the garden Source: Internet

We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet Source: Internet

“After careful deliberations with party chieftains, our resolution is to prune the three governorship aspirants to two, since two out of the initial five aspirants have already jettisoned their aspirations. Source: Internet

At these temperatures, yeast produces significant amounts of esters and other secondary flavour and aroma products, and the result is often a beer with slightly "fruity" compounds resembling apple, pear, pineapple, banana, plum, or prune, among others. Source: Internet

;Angus Prune : is a character adopted by Bill Oddie to sing the playoff. Source: Internet

A general rule of thumb is to prune summer and fall flowering trees and shrubs in the dormant season (late winter / early spring) and to prune spring flowering trees and shrubs soon after their flowers fade. Source: Internet

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