Definition of clingstone in English:
clingstone
noun ˈklɪŋstəʊnˈkliNGstōn
A peach or nectarine of a variety in which the flesh adheres to the stone.
Contrasted with freestone (sense 2)
Example sentencesExamples
- The commercial industry uses clingstones for peaches canned in various levels of syrup.
- They are generally larger than clingstones with a firmer, less juicy texture but still with a sweet taste.
- His next adventure will be with ‘Peento’ or doughnut peach, a white-fleshed clingstone peach with a sunken center.
- Most non-melting types are clingstone, meaning the flesh adheres to the pit when ripe.
- Yellow clingstone peaches are the most popular for this purpose.