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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The stand carries local apples, pears and cherries — including coveted Rainier cherries — plus peaches, berries nectarines,
plums and more.
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Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024
In November 2023, the FDA issued a recall of peaches, plums and nectarines sold at stores including Albertsons, Aldi, Publix, Sam's Club and Walmart over concerns of listeria contamination.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 12 Feb. 2024
There’s no denying the joy of slurpy bites of juicy fresh peaches, nectarines and plums — but also consider applying fire and heat.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024
His favorites for 2024 include stone fruits like peaches and nectarines, slabs or skewers of pineapple, thick slices of tomato, and avocado halves.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
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Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024
In November 2023, the FDA issued a recall of peaches, plums and nectarines sold at stores including Albertsons, Aldi, Publix, Sam's Club and Walmart over concerns of listeria contamination.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 12 Feb. 2024
There’s no denying the joy of slurpy bites of juicy fresh peaches, nectarines and plums — but also consider applying fire and heat.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024
His favorites for 2024 include stone fruits like peaches and nectarines, slabs or skewers of pineapple, thick slices of tomato, and avocado halves.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 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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