Lichees

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A tropical fruit resembling a small round berry with a thin, red skin and sweet, white flesh inside; it is often enjoyed fresh or used in desserts and drinks
2. A juicy and aromatic fruit with a bumpy exterior that is popular in Asian cuisine and can be canned or dried for preservation; its flavor is typically sweet and floral
3. A small, edible fruit native to Asia, characterized by its unique rough skin and succulent pulp, frequently featured in salads, cocktails, or eaten alone as a refreshing snack

Etymology: "Lichees" is simply the plural of "lichee," the spelling that English speakers mostly use for the fruit, and the plural follows the ordinary English pattern of adding an "-s" to the singular. The singular is the form to look at for the fruit's origins, since the plural adds nothing to the history of the word itself.

Synonyms: lychees, litchis