nectarine
/ˈnɛktərɪn
/ /ˈnɛktəriːn/noun
A peach of a variety with smooth red and yellow skin and rich, firm flesh.Infestations of grapes are often due to a buildup in other soft fruits such as figs, apricots, peaches, nectarines, or citrus....
- White nectarines and peaches are fine, but the yellow nectarine is really something else - smooth-skinned and warmly sweet and the color of sunshine.
- Heat the olive oil in a small skillet, add the nectarine flesh, the balsamic vinegar, pepper flakes, cumin seeds and 1 Tbsp lime juice.
Origin
Early 17th century (also used as an adjective meaning 'nectar-like'): from nectar + -ine4.
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