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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Rounded, buoyant, fulfilling, powerful and balanced aromas of limes, gooseberries and guavas, white pears and nectarines.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Plums Plums are part of the stone fruit family, which includes peaches, nectarines, cherries, and apricots.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 23 Jan. 2025
The 2020 Panthalassa Chenin Blanc has aromas of peach, nectarine, and lemon zest.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
Snapple Just in time for the eclipse, Snapple has a new flavor, Elements Sun, with flavors of starfruit, orange, and nectarine.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Apr. 2024
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Plums Plums are part of the stone fruit family, which includes peaches, nectarines, cherries, and apricots.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 23 Jan. 2025
The 2020 Panthalassa Chenin Blanc has aromas of peach, nectarine, and lemon zest.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
Snapple Just in time for the eclipse, Snapple has a new flavor, Elements Sun, with flavors of starfruit, orange, and nectarine.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Nectarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nectarine. Accessed 12 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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