nectarine
noun
nec·tar·ine
ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn 
: a peach with a smooth-skinned fruit that is a frequent somatic mutation of the normal peach
also
: its fruit
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Grapes can be substituted with peaches, nectarines, plums or pineapple.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
To assemble the salad, add the nectarines, apricots and croutons to the dressing and toss.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
The cherries are at their best, as are the peaches, plums, and nectarines.
—Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 24 July 2025
Stone fruits, like nectarines, contain antioxidants and potassium, which may help maintain healthy blood pressure levels.2 Antioxidants in nectarines also have the potential to reduce inflammation in blood vessels.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
To assemble the salad, add the nectarines, apricots and croutons to the dressing and toss.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
The cherries are at their best, as are the peaches, plums, and nectarines.
—Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 24 July 2025
Stone fruits, like nectarines, contain antioxidants and potassium, which may help maintain healthy blood pressure levels.2 Antioxidants in nectarines also have the potential to reduce inflammation in blood vessels.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
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“Nectarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nectarine. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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nectarine
noun
nec·tar·ine
ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn
: a smooth-skinned peach
also
: a tree producing this fruit
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