nectarine


nec·tar·ine

noun \ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn\

Definition of NECTARINE

: a peach with a smooth-skinned fruit that is a frequent somatic mutation of the normal peach; also : its fruit

Origin of NECTARINE

obsolete nectarine, adjective, like nectar
First Known Use: 1611

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