nectarine

[nek-tuh-reen, nek-tuh-reen]

noun

1. a variety or mutation of peach having a smooth, downless skin.

nectarine

/ ˈnɛktərɪn /

noun

1. a variety of peach tree, Prunus persica nectarina

2. the fruit of this tree, which has a smooth skin

Word History and Origins

Origin of nectarine¹

First recorded in 1610–20; nectar + -ine ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of nectarine¹

C17: apparently from _nectar

Example Sentences

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

A lot of fig, lavender and stone fruit — peach trees, nectarines.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Literature

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