stone fruit

noun

: a fruit with a stony endocarp : drupe

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Farmers' Tips For Storing Fruit Though technically a member of the stone fruit family, berries like blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries have little droplets of flesh that are delicate and best kept at low temperatures. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025 The nose features aromas of vanilla cream, seasoned oak, summer fruits, citrus peel, white peppercorn, caramel, and stone fruit, offering a well-balanced and inviting bouquet. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 The wine is fruity and aromatic, featuring a mix of stone fruit and citrus aromas underpinned by herbal notes. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 Here are a few other options: Peaches (or any stone fruit) work wonderfully. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stone fruit

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1534, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stone fruit was circa 1534

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“Stone fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stone%20fruit. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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