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

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Example Sentences

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clingstone

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

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

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

The pit is small and clingstone; size of fruit is about 1-1/2 inches in diameter.

From Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916 Embracing the Transactions of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society,Volume 44, from December 1, 1915, to December 1, 1916, Including the Twelve Numbers of "The Minnesota Horticulturist" for 1916 by A. W. Latham

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