[kling-stohn] /ˈklɪŋˌstoʊn/

having a pit to which the pulp adheres closely, as certain peaches and plums.
a clingstone peach.

Compare freestone (sense 2)

“fruit having the pulp adhering firmly to the stone,” 1722, from cling (v.) + stone (n.). Also as an adjective.


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