Definition of NECTARINE

nectarine

Meanings

Plural: nectarines

Noun

  • variety or mutation of the peach bearing fruit with smooth skin and (usually) yellow flesh
  • a variety or mutation of the peach that has a smooth skin
  • A cultivar of the peach with smooth rather than fuzzy skin.
  • A nectar-like liquid medicine.

Adj

  • Nectarous; like nectar.

Origin / Etymology

From nectar + -ine.

Synonyms

brunion, nectarine tree, Prunus persica nectarina

Scrabble Score: 11

nectarine is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
nectarine is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nectarine is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

nectarine is a valid Words With Friends word