NECTARINE


Meaning of NECTARINE in English

[ 'nɛktərɪn , -i:n ]

■ noun

1》 a peach of a variety with smooth, thin, brightly coloured skin and rich firm flesh.

2》 the tree that bears ~s.

Origin

C17: from nectar + -ine 4 .

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