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Definition of lychee

lychee

/ˈlaɪ.tʃiː/
ly · chee
Plural:lychees
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• noun

1

A small, rounded fruit native to southeastern China, featuring a rough, reddish shell and sweet, translucent, jelly-like flesh surrounding a single dark seed.

Example

"We enjoyed a refreshing dessert of coconut sticky rice topped with fresh lychee."

2

A tropical evergreen tree of the soapberry family, native to southeastern China, widely cultivated in warm regions for its sweet, edible fruit.

Example

"The farmer planted a new grove of lychee to meet the growing international demand for the exotic fruit."

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• Rhymes for lychee

• Nearby Words

luxury
lwa
lycaste
lychee
lychnis
lycium
lycoris

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 16th century from Chinese (Cantonese) 'lai6 zi1' (荔枝).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lychee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lychee
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