I. ˈnektərə̇n adjective
Etymology: nectar + -ine
archaic : nectarous
II. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|rēn noun
( -s )
Etymology: nectarine (I)
1. : a peach ( Prunus persica nectarina ) that has a smooth-skinned fruit and is a frequent somatic mutation of the normal peach ; also : its fruit
2. : a light to moderate yellowish pink that is redder and stronger than seashell pink