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
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
Melania Trump chose a gold-and-cream theme for the dinner settings; the menu included goat cheese, lamb and nectarine tarts.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 30, 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
On the first day, Mora’s crew expected to set out 5,000 pounds of nectarines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
Compared to last year’s list, nectarines bested both peaches and cherries in pesticide contamination, increasing their ranking from seventh place to fifth.
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 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
Crowded beside liquefied nectarines and rock-hard kaiser rolls, the cans relax, dented and lint-covered, against the nastiest shaving kit you have ever seen in your life.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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