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lychee

/ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃiː/

Meanings
  • noun

    A small, round fruit with a red outer skin and a white, juicy interior. It has a rough texture and a sweet taste.

    - "Lychees are a popular summer fruit."
    - "The lychee tree originated in China."
    - "Can you peel and eat a lychee?"

Rhymes
Words rhyming with lychee
cheese , ease , please
Variants
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lichee , lichee nut , lichees , litchi , litchi nut , litchi nuts , litchis , lychee , lychee nut , lychees
Etymology
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The word 'lychee' comes from the Chinese word 'lì zhī', which means 'jade-like' or 'gem-like', referring to the appearance of the fruit.


Trivia
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  1. Lychees contain a high amount of vitamin C.

  2. The lychee tree can grow up to 30 feet tall.

  3. Lychees are often used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues.


Related Concepts
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  1. Rambutan: Rambutan is a tropical fruit that looks similar to lychee and has a spiky red exterior. It is also a popular fruit in Southeast Asia.


Culture
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Lychees have been cultivated for over 2,000 years in China and are now grown in tropical regions around the world. They are often used in traditional Chinese cuisine, such as in lychee nuts and lychee martinis.

How to Memorize "lychee"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small, red, rough-textured fruit with a white, juicy interior. Visualize the taste and texture of the fruit.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'lychee' with the color red and the texture of a peach or a small, round stone.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Lychees are red and juicy like a ripe cherry'.


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