nectarine
noun
nec·tar·ine
ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn 
: a peach with a smooth-skinned fruit that is a frequent somatic mutation of the normal peach
also
: its fruit
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Even though oranges, tangerines, and nectarines are now affordable and widely accessible, the tradition remains.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
The team puts together seasonal menus with microgreens from Grand Valley Micro Farms, fresh bread from Kulina Lani Organic Sourdough and produce from neighboring orchards–including nectarines, plums, peaches and apricots.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
Everything was delicious, but the dessert was a local nectarine, in a beautiful little platter with a cute little knife.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The heart notes unfold like a bouquet of emotions – lush nectarine and pink praline dancing with jasmine, rose damascena, and orange blossom.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
The team puts together seasonal menus with microgreens from Grand Valley Micro Farms, fresh bread from Kulina Lani Organic Sourdough and produce from neighboring orchards–including nectarines, plums, peaches and apricots.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
Everything was delicious, but the dessert was a local nectarine, in a beautiful little platter with a cute little knife.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The heart notes unfold like a bouquet of emotions – lush nectarine and pink praline dancing with jasmine, rose damascena, and orange blossom.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Nectarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nectarine. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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nectarine
noun
nec·tar·ine
ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn
: a smooth-skinned peach
also
: a tree producing this fruit
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