Lychee: meaning, definitions and examples

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lychee

 

[ หˆliหtสƒiห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fruit description

Lychee, also spelled litchi, is a tropical fruit originating from the Guangdong and Guangxi provinces of southern China. It has a sweet, floral flavor and a juicy, translucent white flesh surrounded by a bumpy red skin. Lychee is often eaten fresh, canned, or used in desserts, beverages, and Asian cuisine. It is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, making it both delicious and nutritious.

Synonyms

alliance fruit, litchi

Examples of usage

  • I enjoyed a refreshing lychee smoothie.
  • She added sliced lychee to the fruit salad.
  • The dessert was topped with sweet lychee puree.
  • We bought fresh lychee at the market.

Translations

Translations of the word "lychee" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lichia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ€เคšเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Litschie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rambutan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ั‡ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ liczi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใ‚คใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท litchi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lichi

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท liรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูŠุชุดูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ liฤi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ liฤi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่”ๆž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ liฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ litsjรบ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะธั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒฉแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ liรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lichi

Etymology

The word 'lychee' is derived from the Cantonese word 'leizi' (่”ๆž), which is a combination of two characters: ่” (li)) and ๆž (zhi). The term made its way into the English language through French in the 18th century, which adapted the original Chinese pronunciation. The lychee has been cultivated in southern China for over 2,000 years and has significant cultural importance in Chinese history, symbolizing good fortune and romance. Its popularity spread throughout Southeast Asia and beyond, as it became increasingly cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Today, lychees are enjoyed globally and are celebrated not only for their sweet taste but also for their aesthetic appeal, often used in various culinary applications.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,736, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.