nectarine
Americannoun
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nectarines
plural
noun
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a variety of peach tree, Prunus persica nectarina
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the fruit of this tree, which has a smooth skin
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Bottle bio: From California’s Central Valley, the wine opens with aromas of white nectarine, green guava, and mineral.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
We passed by apple, nectarine and pear trees, then blackberry brambles as large as a football field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2024
It's the route to his apple and nectarine orchards.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2023
Give me a nectarine that is screaming to simply be eaten over the basin of a kitchen sink.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2022
It was the sweetest nectarine she had ever tasted.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
On the first day, Mora’s crew expected to set out 5,000 pounds of nectarines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
Michael Thurlow, whose family grows peaches, nectarines and plums in California’s San Joaquin Valley, has been a longtime supplier of D’Fresh.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
She added: "We're even growing peaches, apricots, and nectarines outside currently, something that would have been unthinkable in previous years due to the risk of late frosts and lack of early pollinators."
From BBC ● May 1, 2025
They include strawberries; spinach; kale, collard and mustard greens; grapes; peaches; pears; nectarines; apples; bell and hot peppers; cherries; blueberries and green beans.
From Salon ● Mar. 22, 2024
The blushing pink circles that typically adorned the cheeks of Lady Constance Ashton were now as scarlet as two ripe nectarines.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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