What does nectarine mean?

Definitions for nectarine
ˌnɛk təˈrin, ˈnɛk təˌrinnec·tarine

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. nectarine, nectarine tree, Prunus persica nectarinanoun

    variety or mutation of the peach bearing fruit with smooth skin and (usually) yellow flesh

  2. nectarinenoun

    a variety or mutation of the peach that has a smooth skin

Wiktionary

  1. nectarinenoun

    A cultivar of the peach distinguished by the absence of peachfuzz on the skin.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Nectarineadjective

    Sweet as nectar.

    Etymology: from nectar.

    To their supper-fruits they fell;
    Nectarine fruits. John Milton, Par. Lost.

  2. Nectarinenoun

    A fruit of the plum kind.

    Etymology: nectarine, French.

    This fruit differs from a peach in having a smooth rind and the flesh firmer. Philip Miller.

    The only nectarines are the murry and the French; of the last there are two sorts, one, which is the best, very round, and the other something long; of the murry there are several sorts. William Temple.

ChatGPT

  1. nectarine

    A nectarine is a type of fruit that is similar to a peach but characterized by its smooth skin, as opposed to the fuzzy skin of a peach. It is a stone fruit, meaning it has a large pit in the center, and is known for its sweet and juicy flesh. Nectarines can be either yellow or white, and can be eaten raw or used in cooking and baking.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Nectarineadjective

    nectareous

  2. Nectarinenoun

    a smooth-skinned variety of peach

  3. Etymology: [Cf. F. nectarine. See Nectar.]

Editors Contribution

  1. nectarine

    A type of cultivar, plant, seed and tree.

    Nectarine are a popular fruit and are cultivated, transported and eaten worldwide.


    Submitted by MaryC on April 24, 2016  


  2. nectarine

    A type of fruit.

    Nectarine are cultivated from the same species of the peach.


    Submitted by MaryC on April 24, 2016  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of nectarine in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of nectarine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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