clingstone

American  

[kling-stohn] / ˈklɪŋˌstoʊn /

adjective

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

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noun

1. a clingstone peach.

clingstone British  

/ ˈklɪŋˌstəʊn /

noun

1. 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

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Etymology

Origin of clingstone

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

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024

To narrow it down, consider whether you prefer freestone or clingstone and what your intended purpose is – will you slice the peach and eat it as is, or will you use it for cooking?

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

Many of the American sub-varieties come true or nearly true to their kind, such as the white-blossom, several of the yellow-fruited freestone peaches, the blood clingstone, the heath, and the lemon-clingstone.

From The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, Vol. I. by Darwin, Charles