a fruit all its own, not a cross between a peach and a plum, or a fuzzless peach
a fuzzless variety of peach
a mutant version of the peach
a mutation of peach from fuzzy skinned to no fuzzy skinned, or glaucoused from pubescence
a sweet, juicy fruit with smooth skin
This smooth-skinned peach is similar to its fuzzy relative in flavor and color, but is often less juicy. For best flavor, nectarines should be held at room temperature until fully ripe, then used in salads or desserts, eaten out of hand or refrigerated for use within a few days.
This fruit is a crossbreeding of peach and plum. Fresh fruits are used for Cobblers and Claret Cups/ punch, but you can also get it as juice and syrup.
A fuzzless relative of the peach, the nectarine is one of the oldest fruits. The flesh is very juicy and may be red, yellow, or white. Best eaten raw.
a medium-sized stone fruit (Prunus persica) with a smooth red and yellow skin, firm yellowish-pink flesh and a peachy flavor with undertones of almond; available as freestone and clingstone.