Meaning of the word "stone fruit" in English

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stone fruit

US /ˈstoʊn fruːt/
UK /ˈstoʊn fruːt/
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Noun

1.

a fruit with a large, hard stone or pit inside, such as a peach, cherry, or plum

Example:
Peaches, plums, and cherries are all types of stone fruit.
This recipe calls for fresh stone fruit, like apricots.
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