nectarine

[ nek-tuh-reen, nek-tuh-reen ]

/ ˌnɛk təˈrin, ˈnɛk təˌrin /

a variety or mutation of peach having a smooth, downless skin.

Origin of nectarine

First recorded in 1610–20; nectar + -ine¹

It should be remarked that each variety of the nectarine has not derived its character from a corresponding variety of the peach.

The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, Volume II (of 2) |Charles Darwin
Also, the flesh of the nectarine is firmer and has a stronger flavor than that of the peach.

Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 |Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
The question is brought home to us when we ask what is a bud-sport, such as a nectarine appearing on a peach-tree?

Darwin and Modern Science |A.C. Seward and Others
The last-named is a delicious variety with a delicate flavour and externally somewhat resembles the nectarine.

Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products |William Bevan

Another “sport” of great value was the nectarine, which was seized upon as it made its appearance on a peach bough.

Little Masterpieces of Science: |Various

nectarine

/ (ˈnɛktərɪn) /

a variety of peach tree, Prunus persica nectarina

the fruit of this tree, which has a smooth skin

C17: apparently from nectar