Leechee - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A leechee (or lychee) is a small, sweet tropical fruit with a rough, reddish shell and juicy white flesh. It is commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts and beverages.
Definition:
A small, sweet tropical fruit with rough red skin and white juicy flesh.
Synonyms:
litchi, lychee, lichee
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
(No direct antonyms for this specific fruit)
Common Collocations:
fresh leechee, leechee juice, canned leechee, leechee flavor, leechee tree
Derivatives:
leeches (variant spelling), litchi (alternate form)
Usage Tips:
Use "leechee" to refer to the fruit; ensure correct spelling in recipes or botanical contexts.
Common Phrases:
sweet as a leechee, leechee season, leechee martini
Etymology:
Derived from Cantonese "lai chi," referring to the fruit's name in Southern China.
Examples:
- 1. The market sells fresh leechees in summer.
- 2. She added diced leechees to the fruit salad.
- 3. Leechees are often used in desserts and cocktails.
- 4. The smoothie had a hint of leechee flavor.