Nectarine
/ˈnɛk.tə.riːn/noun
A smooth-skinned variety of peach with a sweet flavor.
Did you know?The word 'nectarine' is derived from the Greek 'nectar', which was believed to be the drink of the gods, granting immortality.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
νέκταρ
“A drink of the gods, associated with immortality.”
Latin
Latin
nectar
“The drink of the gods, symbolizing abundance and sweetness.”
Old French
Old French
nectar
“The same divine drink, adopted into the vernacular.”
16th Century
English
nectarine
“Referring to a smooth-skinned peach, suggesting a divine quality.”