1. plural of longan; small round tropical fruits with translucent white flesh and a large seed, native to Southeast Asia

Examples

• The market vendor sold fresh longans alongside lychees and rambutans.
• She peeled the longans carefully to avoid the sticky sap.
• Longans are sweeter and less floral than lychees.
• The children enjoyed snacking on longans during the summer.
• Fresh longans can be found in most Asian grocery stores.
• He bought a pound of longans to make a fruit salad.