nectarine

[nek-tuh-reen, nek-tuh-reen]

noun

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

nectarine

/ ˈnɛktərɪn /

noun

1. a variety of peach tree, Prunus persica nectarina

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of nectarine¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of nectarine¹

C17: apparently from _nectar

Example Sentences

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

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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."

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

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

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

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