释义 |
stone fruit noun[ C ] uk /ˈstəʊn ˌfruːt/ us /ˈstoʊn ˌfruːt/pluralstone fruit or orstone fruits a type of fruit that has a thin skin and a large stone(= a single seed with a hard cover) in the middle: 核果(皮薄,中间有大核的水果) Scatter some sugar over halved stone fruit such as plums, peaches, or nectarines, then caramelize under a hot grill. He grows organic stone fruits, including peaches and nectarines. Other stone fruits, such as peaches, plums, and apricots, work just as well. Stone fruits and berries can lose flavour if refrigerated. Nectarines and other stone fruits are in season during the summer months. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Fruits & seeds & their parts ackee aronia barberry bergamot bur caryopsis chaff cone flesh peel pine nut pip pith pithy poppy seed radicle radicular seed coat seed pod seedless
Synonym
drupe |