lychee
noun
ly·chee
ˈlē-(ˌ)chē 
ˈlī-
ˈlī-
1
or lychee nut
or litchi nut
or less commonly lichee nut
: the small, oval to roundish fruit of a Chinese tree (Litchi chinensis) of the soapberry family having a rough or warty, yellow, pink, or reddish leathery rind and sweet to slightly acidic usually whitish edible flesh that surrounds a single large seed
Note: The lychee, grown commercially in tropical and subtropical regions, is a type of fruit called a drupe, and its edible flesh is the fruit's aril.
2
: a slow-growing tree that bears lychees and has glossy, leathery leaves and terminal clusters of tiny, apetalous, greenish-white to yellow flowers
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Here, that strong brew can be mixed with a variety of milks, including ube, and topped with options that range from oolong boba to lychee jelly.
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Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Rub a lychee or lemon wedge around the rim if desired, then shake all ingredients with ice for 15–20 seconds.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The nose exhibits intense aromas of lychee, rose petals, and exotic spices.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Gewurztraminer: Known for its intense aromatics, including lychee, rose petal, and spice, resulting in full-bodied, off-dry wines.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Rub a lychee or lemon wedge around the rim if desired, then shake all ingredients with ice for 15–20 seconds.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The nose exhibits intense aromas of lychee, rose petals, and exotic spices.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Gewurztraminer: Known for its intense aromatics, including lychee, rose petal, and spice, resulting in full-bodied, off-dry wines.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Lychee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lychee. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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