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clingstone

American

[kling-stohn] / ˈklɪŋˌstoʊn /

adjective

having a pit to which the pulp adheres closely, as certain peaches and plums.

noun

a clingstone peach.

clingstone British

/ ˈklɪŋˌstəʊn /

noun

Compare freestone
1. a fruit, such as certain peaches, in which the flesh tends to adhere to the stone
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a clingstone peach

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of clingstone

An Americanism dating back to 1695–1705; cling ¹ + stone

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Semi-freestone is a hybrid version that blends the best features of clingstone and freestone.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2024

Most places label peaches white or yellow, sometimes specifying whether the peaches are freestone or clingstone.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2024

Aside from the pitting process, the difference between the two is that clingstone fruits are juicier and slightly sweeter, making them ideal for canning and preserving.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 20, 2021

Sometimes people ask me for recipes and consult on how to tell the difference between a clingstone and freestone peach.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 1, 2020

If clingstone peaches are used, they may be canned whole.

From Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools by Ontario. Ministry of Education

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