STONED FRUIT Meaning and
Definition
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Stoned fruit is a term commonly used in culinary contexts to refer to a specific category of fruits that have a hard pit or stone, which encloses the seed within their fleshy outer layer. The stone, also known as the pit or the kernel, is typically found at the center of the fruit and is surrounded by the edible flesh. Examples of stoned fruits include peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, and nectarines.
These fruits are characterized by their sweet and juicy flesh that is prized for its delicious taste and versatility in various culinary applications. The stone is generally not consumed due to its tough and inedible nature, but it often plays a crucial role in propagation, as it contains the seed necessary for reproduction and growth of the plant.
Stoned fruits are widely used in both sweet and savory dishes. They can be enjoyed fresh, incorporated into desserts such as pies, cobblers, and tarts, or used to make jams, jellies, and preserves. In savory dishes, stoned fruits can add a delightful, sweet and tangy element to salads, sauces, marinades, or be used as a pairing for meat and cheese.
The term "stoned fruit" is derived from the fact that these fruits possess a hard, stone-like pit within them, distinguishing them from soft fruits that do not have such internal structures. This terminology helps to categorize and differentiate fruits based on their unique botanical characteristics and culinary applications.
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Fruit deprived of their hard kernels.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for STONED FRUIT
- stond fruit
- atoned fruit
- ztoned fruit
- xtoned fruit
- dtoned fruit
- etoned fruit
- wtoned fruit
- sroned fruit
- sfoned fruit
- sgoned fruit
- syoned fruit
- s6oned fruit
- s5oned fruit
- stined fruit
- stkned fruit
- stlned fruit
- stpned fruit
- st0ned fruit
- st9ned fruit
- stobed fruit
Etymology of STONED FRUIT
The term "stone fruit" does not originate from the word "stoned". "Stone fruit" refers to a type of fruit that contains a hard stone or pit in its center. This includes fruits like peaches, plums, cherries, and apricots. The term "stone" refers to the pit found inside these fruits, which is hard like a stone.
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