nectarine

(nek′tə rēn, nektə rēn′)

noun

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

Origin: orig. adj., of nectar

See nectarine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A variety of aromatic peach of ancient origin, having a smooth, waxy skin.

Origin:

Origin: From obsolete nectarine, sweet as nectar

Origin: , from nectar

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