noun
- A small tropical fruit with a bumpy reddish skin, translucent white flesh, and a large seed inside; also the tree that produces this fruit.
Usage: Also spelled 'litchi' or 'lychee' (lychee is the most common spelling in modern English).; Native to southern China; widely cultivated in warm climates.
Examples
- She peeled the bumpy skin off the lichi to reveal the sweet white fruit inside.
- Lichis are popular in Asian desserts and beverages.
- The lichi tree grows well in subtropical regions.
- I bought a bunch of fresh lichis at the farmers market.
- The delicate flavor of lichi makes it a favorite tropical fruit.