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nectarine
[ nek-tuh-reen, nek-tuh-reen ]
noun
- a variety or mutation of peach having a smooth, downless skin.
nectarine
/ ˈɛəɪ /
noun
- a variety of peach tree, Prunus persica nectarina
- the fruit of this tree, which has a smooth skin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of nectarine1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of nectarine1
C17: apparently from nectar
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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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So he planted apple trees, nectarine trees, grape vineyards and a vegetable garden, turning the once-empty lot into an oasis.
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They include strawberries; spinach; kale, collard and mustard greens; grapes; peaches; pears; nectarines; apples; bell and hot peppers; cherries; blueberries and green beans.
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