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Definition of korlan

korlan

/ˈkɔːr.lən/
kor · lan
Plural:korlans
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korlan Lexical Profile

• 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."

• Nearby Words

koozie
kopili
koran angelfish
korlan
korma
kosher
koshi

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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/korlan
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