What is another word for lichee?

Pronunciation: [lˈɪt͡ʃiː] (IPA)

Lichee, also known as lychee, is a small round fruit with a rough reddish-brown shell and whitish flesh that surrounds a glossy brown seed. The name lichee is derived from Cantonese, while lychee is from Mandarin. Synonyms for lichee include litchi, liechee, lichi, and laichi. It is prized for its sweet, juicy flesh and is commonly eaten fresh, canned, or dried. In Chinese folklore, lichee is believed to have medicinal properties, including the ability to relieve coughs and ease digestion. Lichee is a popular ingredient in Asian cuisine and is used in desserts, salads, and drinks.

Synonyms for Lichee:

What are the hypernyms for Lichee?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Lichee?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for lichee (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Lichee?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Lichee?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Lichee

In every shop were tables laden with Chinese delicacies,-fish, flesh, fowl, tea, rice, whisky, lichee nuts, preserved limes, ginger, and other sweetmeats; all of which, when not proffered, could be easily purloined, for there was no spirit of parsimony or hostility afloat in the air.
"Marm Lisa"
Kate Douglas Wiggin

Related words: lichee jelly, lichee nuts, lichee fruit, lichee recipe, lichee tea, lichee fruit extract, lichee wine

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