nectarine

American

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

noun

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

nectarine British

/ ˈnɛktərɪn /

noun

a variety of peach tree, Prunus persica nectarina
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

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So he planted apple trees, nectarine trees, grape vineyards and a vegetable garden, turning the once-empty lot into an oasis.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 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

Refreshing acidity carries it through aromas and flavors of acacia, peach and nectarine.

From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2022

They hear fighting words on the wind, when all I’m thinking is how the late-day sun reminds me of a ripe nectarine.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate

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