Pit - Glossary Term

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1. The seed or stone in the middle of various foods such as olives, peaches, cherries, apricots, avocados, and plums. 2. The process of removing the seed or pit from an olive or fruit, also referred to as "stone". The pit is generally removed by cutting it out with a sharp knife or by using a special device, called a pitter, to push it out.