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Clingstone
Clingstone meaning
A stone fruit having a stone (pit) that clings to the flesh.
Synonyms of Clingstone
Example sentences (3)
As with peaches, nectarines can be white or yellow, and clingstone or freestone.
Freestone types are preferred for eating fresh, while clingstone for canning.
Some cultivars are partially freestone and clingstone, and these are called semi-free.