First Known Use: 1611
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nectarine
noun nec·tar·ine \ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn\
: a sweet fruit that is like a peach but that has smooth skin
Full Definition of NECTARINE
: a peach with a smooth-skinned fruit that is a frequent somatic mutation of the normal peach; also : its fruit
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Origin of NECTARINE
obsolete nectarine, adjective, like nectar
Rhymes with NECTARINE
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NECTARINE Defined for Kids
nectarine
noun nec·tar·ine \ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn\
Definition of NECTARINE for Kids
: a peach with a smooth skin
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