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

Instead of judging by appearance, select a mango as you would a peach or nectarine.

From Popular-Science

The two stone fruits are very similar in many ways, and relatively interchangeable in uses, but nectarines are often firmer, sweeter and juicier than peaches.

From Washington Post

While peaches tend to get most of the hype during stone fruit season, don’t sleep on nectarines.

From Washington Post

As such, apricots aren’t usually interchangeable with peaches or nectarines in recipes because of the difference in water content.

From Washington Post

Serve white and yellow nectarine sherbets together for a dramatic presentation.

From The Daily Beast

The nectarine is in large favor in Europe and is much more extensively grown than in America.

From Project Gutenberg

Also, the flesh of the nectarine is firmer and has a stronger flavor than that of the peach.

From Project Gutenberg

Nina finished a mouthful of nectarine and picked up the books one by one.

From Project Gutenberg

Some have a powerful scent that is very near that of a ripe Nectarine; of this the best example I know is the old rose Goubault.

From Project Gutenberg

Right by the porch, in a lovely southern exposure, was a delicious nectarine.

From Project Gutenberg