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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To perk up your summer dessert routine, shave peaches or nectarines and top with a dollop of Sweetened Whipped Cream.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
Learn how to thin peach and nectarine trees to obtain the best production.
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—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
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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
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“Nectarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nectarine. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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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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