Lychee

lychee

noun LEE-chee Rare

Origin: from Cantonese lai ji

Usage Note

Lychee (also spelled Litschi) is the small tropical fruit with rough red skin and sweet, white flesh. In Germany it is sold canned or fresh in Asian shops. The canned version in syrup is widely used in desserts. Plural: Lychees.

Examples

"Frische Lychees schmecken süßlich-blumig und sind eine beliebte Nachspeise."

Natural Translation

Fresh lychees taste sweetly floral and are a popular dessert.

Literal Translation

Fresh lychees taste sweetly-floral and are a popular dessert.

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