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

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

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

From Seattle Times

You'll typically come across the terms "clingstone" and "freestone" with peaches.

From Salon

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

From The Guardian

There is, in Chamoiseau’s conjuring and Hurston’s attentive gaze, not restitution but the consolations of kinship and witness, the sweetness of clingstone peaches, of the life built within the constraints.

From New York Times