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Lychee - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Lychee is a tropical fruit with sweet, juicy flesh and a rough, reddish-pink shell. It is native to China and commonly used in desserts, drinks, and fresh snacks.

lychee

/ˈliːtʃi/ /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Definition:

A small, sweet tropical fruit with rough red skin and white juicy flesh.

Synonyms:

litchi, lichee, lychee nut

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(No direct antonyms; context-dependent)

Common Collocations:

fresh lychee, lychee juice, canned lychee, lychee flavor, lychee tree

Derivatives:

lychees (plural), litchi (variant spelling)

Usage Tips:

Use "lychee" to refer to the fruit or its flavor in culinary contexts.

Common Phrases:

sweet as a lychee, lychee season, lychee martini

Etymology:

From Cantonese "lai chi," meaning "lychee," via Portuguese "lichia."

Examples:

  • 1. The lychee is delicious and juicy.
  • 2. She bought a bag of fresh lychees at the market.
  • 3. Lychee juice is popular in summer drinks.
  • 4. The dessert was topped with canned lychee.

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