nectarine

noun

nec·​tar·​ine ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn How to pronounce nectarine (audio)
: a peach with a smooth-skinned fruit that is a frequent somatic mutation of the normal peach
also : its fruit

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To perk up your summer dessert routine, shave peaches or nectarines and top with a dollop of Sweetened Whipped Cream. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025 Learn how to thin peach and nectarine trees to obtain the best production. 38. Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025 Peach leaf curl, which affects both peaches and nectarines, is a devastating fungus disease. Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2025 The creamy wine has a crisp acidity featuring green apple, lemon zest, and nectarine, followed by a chalky minerality. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nectarine

Word History

Etymology

obsolete nectarine, adjective, like nectar

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nectarine was in 1616

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“Nectarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nectarine. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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nectarine

noun
nec·​tar·​ine ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn How to pronounce nectarine (audio)
: a smooth-skinned peach
also : a tree producing this fruit

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