nectarine
Translation
nectarine
Examples
Nectarines are like peaches without the fuzzy skin.
Nectarines are like peaches without the fuzzy skin.
I added a sliced nectarine to my salad.
I added a sliced nectarine to my salad.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) nectarine a type of fruit similar to a peach I ate a juicy nectarine.
Similar Words
Related fruits: peach, plum, apricot
Etymology
From 'nectar', the drink of the gods in Greek mythology, named for its sweet taste.
Memory Tips
Think of 'nectar,' the sweet drink of the gods. A nectarine is a very sweet, juicy fruit.