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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The palate opens up with baking spice, more stone fruits like peach and nectarine, and a creamy layer of caramel, vanilla, butter pecan, and both dark and milk chocolate.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 July 2024
Snapple's new Elements Sun drink Just in time for the eclipse, Snapple has a new flavor, Elements Sun, with flavors of starfruit, orange, and nectarine.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Farmer finds a piece of home in Milwaukee suburb
For delegate Lance Jackson, a California farmer of peaches, nectarines, cherries and pomegranates, the days are just as long in agriculture.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 18 July 2024
Its long-lasting scent is so on point for summer—think green apple, pineapple, pear, and nectarine.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2024
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 July 2024
Snapple's new Elements Sun drink Just in time for the eclipse, Snapple has a new flavor, Elements Sun, with flavors of starfruit, orange, and nectarine.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Farmer finds a piece of home in Milwaukee suburb
For delegate Lance Jackson, a California farmer of peaches, nectarines, cherries and pomegranates, the days are just as long in agriculture.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 18 July 2024
Its long-lasting scent is so on point for summer—think green apple, pineapple, pear, and nectarine.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2024
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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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