Definition of stone fruit
: a fruit with a stony endocarp : drupe
Examples of stone fruit in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web This Spanish variety flaunts a touch of creaminess to balance a profile packed with tropical and stone fruit.
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Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, "These under-the-radar grapes are gaining attention with Arizona winemakers. Here's why," 10 Oct. 2020 For dessert, there’s a refreshing sounding stone fruit crostata or decadent caramel chocolate budino.
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Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "Here’s where to eat during Maryland’s restaurant week, which starts today," 18 Sep. 2020 For those who want to try something other than a juice bomb, this is a good call, with its slight stone fruit way in the background.
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Marc Bona, cleveland, "14 beers to sip in September (photos)," 6 Sep. 2020 The 2017 Artisan White mixes a mouthful of varieties – Gewurztraminer, Semillon, Orange Muscat and more – in an especially aromatic wine delivers tangy stone fruit flavors.
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Chris Macias, SFChronicle.com, "Wente: a must-stop winery with lots of history," 3 Aug. 2020 Prune peach, plum and other stone fruit trees now to keep them short for easy access.
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, "September chores for home gardeners," 5 Sep. 2020 This full-bodied southern France variety tends to surprise with its dry, stone fruit with a hint of butter palate.
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Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, "Want to sound like an Arizona wine expert? Here are 10 grape varietals you need to know," 1 Sep. 2020 Bright lemon pairs with ripe banana and subtle stone fruit, making this a juicy treat.
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Lee Svitak Dean, Star Tribune, "FAIRDAILY082720.beer," 19 Aug. 2020 Well is crisp with juicy notes of lemon and stone fruit.
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Chris Macias, SFChronicle.com, "Murrieta’s Well: This Livermore winery has a bouncer," 3 Aug. 2020
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The first known use of stone fruit was circa 1534
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