litchi
or lee·chee, li·chee, ly·chee
[ lee-chee ]
/ ˈli tʃi /
noun, plural li·tchis.
the fruit of a Chinese tree, Litchi chinensis, of the soapberry family, consisting of a thin, brittle shell enclosing a sweet, jellylike pulp and a single seed.
the tree itself.
Origin of litchi
1580–90; < New Latin < Chinese
lìzhi (
lì ‘scallion’ +
zhī ‘branch’)
Words nearby litchi
Example sentences from the Web for lychee
Lychee Martini by Susan Waggoner The cocktail expert helps start the party with a new and delicious twist on the classic martini.
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The 'Fan Kwae' at Canton Before Treaty Days 1825-1844 |William C. Hunter
British Dictionary definitions for lychee (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for lychee (2 of 2)
litchi
lichee, lichi or lychee
/ (ˌlaɪˈtʃiː) /
noun
a Chinese sapindaceous tree, Litchi chinensis, cultivated for its round edible fruits
the fruit of this tree, which has a whitish juicy edible aril
Word Origin for litchi
C16: from Cantonese
lai chi