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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

nectarines

/ˈnɛktəriːnz/ noun · British & US
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What does nectarines mean?

noun

A type of stone fruit with a smooth skin, typically yellow or orange in color, and a sweet, juicy flesh. Nectarines are similar to peaches but have a smooth skin rather than the fuzzy skin of peaches.

Example

"The farmer's market was filled with the sweet aroma of fresh nectarines, ripe and ready to eat."

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