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Definition of korlan
korlan
/ˈkɔːr.lən/
kor · lan
Plural:korlans
korlan Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The small, oval-shaped fruit of the korlan tree, featuring a rough, reddish skin and a sweet, slightly acidic white aril.
Example
"Vendors in the local village market were selling baskets of fresh korlan alongside rambutans and mangosteens."
2
A wild tropical tree (Nephelium hypoleucum) belonging to the soapberry family, native to Southeast Asia and closely related to the lychee and rambutan.
Example
"During our botanical expedition in Thailand, we observed the korlan growing naturally in the understory of the tropical forest."
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Thai คอแลน (kholan), referring to the tree and its fruit.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Korlan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/korlan