nectarine

American  

[nek-tuh-reen, nek-tuh-reen] / ˌnɛk təˈrin, ˈnɛk təˌrin /

noun

1. a variety or mutation of peach having a smooth, downless skin.

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nectarine British  

/ ˈnɛktərɪn /

noun

1. a variety of peach tree, Prunus persica nectarina

2. the fruit of this tree, which has a smooth skin

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Etymology

Origin of nectarine

First recorded in 1610–20; nectar + -ine ¹

Example Sentences

The blushing pink circles that typically adorned the cheeks of Lady Constance Ashton were now as scarlet as two ripe nectarines.

From Literature

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

A lot of fig, lavender and stone fruit — peach trees, nectarines.

From Los Angeles Times

We passed by apple, nectarine and pear trees, then blackberry brambles as large as a football field.

From Los Angeles Times

He invented white cherry white chocolate, nectarine swirl, and Heath bar brownie.

From Literature