clingstone

[ kling-stohn ]

adjective

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

noun

1. a clingstone peach.

clingstone

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of clingstone¹

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

Example Sentences

Freestone and clingstone reference how much the flesh of the fruit adheres to its pit.

From Washington Post

On the other hand, a clingstone peach has been known to give rise to a freestone.

From Project Gutenberg

A large, yellow clingstone ripening in Texas about September 15th.

From Project Gutenberg

A large, white-fleshed clingstone; early but not very desirable.

From Project Gutenberg

A medium-sized clingstone of the Spanish type; ripens the last of July.

From Project Gutenberg

This is an unproductive clingstone ripening at the end of September.

From Project Gutenberg