lychee

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃiː/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈlitʃiː/

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Noun

Singular lychee

Plural lychees

Lychees

1. (countable) A lychee is a fruit, that comes from China. It is small with thick rough reddish skin, white flesh and a large seed inside.

   Lychees are very sweet.

2. (uncountable) Lychee is a soft pink-red colour.