pruno
(US, prison slang) An improvised alcoholic drink typically produced in correctional facilities.
ˈpruːnoʊ̯Documented since 1940s1940sSilenthistorical109 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(US, prison slang) An improvised alcoholic drink typically produced in correctional facilities.
Origin: From . Originally (by 1940s) referring to fermented prune juice, later applied to any fermented fruit juice. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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