nectarine
[ nek-tuh-reen, nek-tuh-reen ]
/ ˌnɛk təˈrin, ˈnɛk təˌrin /
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noun
a variety or mutation of peach having a smooth, downless skin.
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Words nearby nectarine
necrotomy, necrotroph, nectar, nectareous, nectariferous, nectarine, nectarivorous, nectarize, nectarous, nectary, nectopod
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nectarine
/ (ˈnɛktərɪn) /
noun
a variety of peach tree, Prunus persica nectarina
the fruit of this tree, which has a smooth skin
Word Origin for nectarine
C17: apparently from nectar
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