Lychee: meaning, definitions and examples
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lychee
[ หliหtสiห ]
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:
๐ต๐น lichia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Litschie
๐ฎ๐ฉ rambutan
๐บ๐ฆ ะปััั
๐ต๐ฑ liczi
๐ฏ๐ต ใฉใคใ
๐ซ๐ท litchi
๐ช๐ธ lichi
๐น๐ท liรงi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฆฌ์น
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุชุดู
๐จ๐ฟ liฤi
๐ธ๐ฐ liฤi
๐จ๐ณ ่ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ liฤi
๐ฎ๐ธ litsjรบ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะธัะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฉแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ liรงi
๐ฒ๐ฝ lichi
Etymology
The word 'lychee' is derived from the Cantonese word 'leizi' (่ๆ), which is a combination of two characters: ่ (li)) and ๆ (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.