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nectarine

Syllabification: (nec·tar·ine)
Pronunciation: /ˌnektəˈrēn/

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Definition of nectarine

noun

  • a peach of a variety with smooth, thin, brightly colored skin and rich firm flesh.
  • the tree bearing the nectarine.

Origin:

early 17th century (also used as an adjective meaning 'nectarlike'): from nectar + -ine4

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