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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Seasonal fruit—peaches, plums, nectarines, berries—all count.
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Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
Around the homes and gathering spaces, about 35 fruit trees produce an assortment of plums, apples, pears, nectarines, apricots, tangerines and oranges.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The best fruits for chia jam include berries, nectarines, plums, and mango.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Aptly named, The Wedding Silk Santal smells of sparkling champagne, pink praline, and the juiciest nectarines.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
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Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
Around the homes and gathering spaces, about 35 fruit trees produce an assortment of plums, apples, pears, nectarines, apricots, tangerines and oranges.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The best fruits for chia jam include berries, nectarines, plums, and mango.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Aptly named, The Wedding Silk Santal smells of sparkling champagne, pink praline, and the juiciest nectarines.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Nectarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nectarine. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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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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