a plum preserved by drying and having a black, wrinkled appearance

an unpleasant or disagreeable person

he was a good leader, but a right miserable old prune

trim (a tree, shrub, or bush) by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems, especially to encourage growth

now is the time to prune roses

to limit growth, prune in summer

an instance of trimming a tree, shrub, or bush

they need little care other than an annual prune