| litchi | <botany> The fruit of a tree native to China (Nephelium Litchi). It is nutlike, having a rough but tender shell, containing an aromatic pulp, and a single large seed. In the dried fruit which is exported the pulp somewhat resembles a raisin in colour and form. Alternative forms: lichi, and lychee] lite . See -lith. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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