stone fruit

noun

Definition of stone fruit

: a fruit with a stony endocarp : drupe

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Among the options on Maldonado’s first menu will be sturgeon caviar, smoked ducked breast with roasted stone fruit and chicken schnitzel with peppers, among other things. — Justin Phillips, SFChronicle.com, "No longer partnering with Mourad Lahlou, Louis Maldonado is now chef at San Francisco’s Gibson," 13 Aug. 2019 The wine offers flavors of stone fruit and melon, seasoned by wild herbs. — Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, "This delightful French rosé comes from a seasoned winemaker and is just $12," 16 Aug. 2019 Adding some ripe stone fruit to the mix is a little more exciting. — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, "Snack your way to dinner with these 8 recipes," 22 Aug. 2019 The state is the largest user of chlorpyrifos — more than 900,000 pounds of it was applied in 2017 to almonds, grapes, citrus, alfalfa, stone fruit, cotton and other crops, according to state data. — Los Angeles Times, "Trump defended a pesticide linked to developmental disorders. California will ban it," 14 Aug. 2019 The Lawsons also use graywater to irrigate the stone fruit trees. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Tanks, swales put rainwater to eco-friendly use," 11 July 2019 Wines will come in from Greece and the Aegean Islands, and include varietals like assyrtiko, a crisp and dry white with notes of citrus and stone fruit. — Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, "Wood fired-cooking focused Good Fortune opens in Logan Square Thursday, plus more restaurant openings," 14 Aug. 2019 Peaches are a member of the stone fruit family, along with nectarines, plums, apricots, and cherries. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "8 Health Benefits of Peaches," 7 Aug. 2019 This workshop will include a step-by-step presentation with a focus on berries and stone fruits. — oregonlive.com, "Homes and gardens events around Portland: Orchid sale, miniature rose show and more," 26 July 2019

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