Prunus
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large genus of shrubs and trees in the family Rosaceae, widely distributed in temperate regions and including cherries, plums, peaches, and almonds.
“The garden centre stocked several varieties of prunus, from ornamental cherry to sloe.”
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Wordle
Ends in US. Contains two U vowels. Unusual botanical term unlikely to appear in Wordle.
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PRUNUS scores 8 points. Two Us are hard to manage on a rack but the word is valid.
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