Lychee meaning

lē'chē
An evergreen tree (Litchi chinensis) native to China, cultivated for its bright red fruits with sweet white pulp surrounding a large seed.
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The fruit of this tree.
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The dried fruit of this tree.
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The Chinese tropical fruit tree Litchi chinensis, of the soapberry family.
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That tree's bright red oval fruit with a single stone surrounded by a fleshy white aril.
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Origin of lychee

Mandarin lìzhī from Middle Chinese liaj` tʂi liaj` lychee tʂi branch

Sentence Examples

  • lychee liqueur Pour all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice.

  • They are delicious, the Nairac having a delicate apricot and lychee savor to it.

  • This fragrance, also a success, features the more romantic notes of kiwi, white chocolate, musk, lychee, jasmine, orchid, and quince.

  • It came with a lychee and coconut beignet that I couldn't manage but the husband thought was so good he ate both.

  • lychee trees (approx 3 " high) under glass in my back garden.

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