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nectarine definition

nec·tar·ine (nek′tə rēn′, nek′tə rēn′)

noun

a naturally mutated variety (Prunus persica var. nectarina) of peach, having a smooth skin without down

Etymology: orig. adj., of nectar

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nectarine Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • tree: Do not be tempted to buy a nectarine tree!
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nectarine quotes

What wondrous life is this I lead! Ripe apples drop about my head; The luscious clusters of the vine Upon my mouth do crush their wine; The nectarine, and curious peach, Into my hands themselves do reach; Stumbling on melons, as I pass, Ensnared with flowers, I fall on grass.

-Marvell, Andrew

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