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stone fruit
noun
- a fruit with a stone or hard endocarp, as a peach or plum; drupe.
stone fruit
noun
- the nontechnical name for drupe
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Word History and Origins
Origin of stone fruit1
First recorded in 1515–25
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A lot of fig, lavender and stone fruit — peach trees, nectarines.
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Crops at risk of this particular invasive species include pome and stone fruits, citrus, dates, avocados and many vegetables, particularly tomatoes and peppers.
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For stone fruits, apples and cucumbers, rinse in cold, running water for up to a minute to remove dirt, microbes and any wax coating.
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Other than that, eggs and bacon, and lots of stone fruit berries.
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Tan: It’s brimming with lots of stone fruits, especially cherries and plums.
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