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nectarine
(nek′tə rēn′, nek′tə 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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