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

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

They include strawberries; spinach; kale, collard and mustard greens; grapes; peaches; pears; nectarines; apples; bell and hot peppers; cherries; blueberries and green beans.

From Salon

At that point, he was picking nectarines, peaches and plums to pay for his courses at Reedley College.

From Los Angeles Times