prunella

noun3

1. •
   A member of the genus Prunella of herbaceous plants, the allheals.
2. •
   (no longer used, historical) A smooth worsted or silk fabric, generally black, formerly used for making shoes and clergymen's gowns.

   • When Edna knocked at Mademoiselle Reisz's front room door and entered, she discovered that person standing beside the window, engaged in mending or patching an old prunella gaiter. — 1899
3. •
   (no longer used) Any of various diseases characterised by inflammation of the mouth or throat.