Lychee definition
An evergreen tree (Litchi chinensis) native to China, cultivated for its bright red fruits with sweet white pulp surrounding a large seed.
noun
The fruit of this tree.
noun
The dried fruit of this tree.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
lychee
Plural:
lycheesOrigin of lychee
- Mandarin lìzhī from Middle Chinese liaj` tʂi liaj` lychee tʂi branch
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Cantonese.
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