Freestone Definition

frēstōn
noun
A stone, esp. sandstone or limestone, that can be cut easily without splitting.
Webster's New World
A peach, plum, etc. in which the pit does not cling to the pulp of the ripened fruit.
Webster's New World
A stone, such as limestone, that is soft enough to be cut easily without shattering or splitting.
American Heritage
Such a pit.
Webster's New World
A fruit, especially a peach, that has a stone that does not adhere to the flesh.
American Heritage
adjective
Having such a pit.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Freestone

Noun

Singular:
freestone
Plural:
freestones

Origin of Freestone

  • Middle English freston translation of Old French franche pere high-grade stone franche high-grade feminine of franc noble, freeborn pere stone

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Middle English freston translation of Old French franche pere high-grade stone franche high-grade feminine of franc noble, freeborn pere stone

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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