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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 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

Let me tell you something: that bowl of pasta was just as transcendent as a peak-season tomato sandwich or sink nectarine.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2022

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

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins

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