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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LITCHI

From Cantonese lai chi.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LITCHI

litchi  [ˌlaɪˈtʃiː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LITCHI

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Litchi is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LITCHI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

litchi

Lychee

The lychee is the sole member of the genus Litchi in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae. It is a tropical and subtropical fruit tree native to the Guangdong and Fujian provinces of China, and now cultivated in many parts of the world. The fresh fruit has a "delicate, whitish pulp" with a floral smell and a fragrant, sweet flavor. Since this perfume-like flavor is lost in the process of canning, the fruit is usually eaten fresh. An evergreen tree reaching 10–28 metres tall, the lychee bears fleshy fruits that are up to 5 cm long and 4 cm wide. The outside of the fruit is covered by a pink-red, roughly textured rind that is inedible but easily removed to expose a layer of sweet, translucent white flesh. Lychees are eaten in many different dessert dishes, and are especially popular in China, throughout Southeast Asia, along with South Asia and parts of Southern Africa. The lychee is cultivated in China, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Australia, Mexico and parts of Southern Africa. China is the main producer, followed by India.

Definition of litchi in the English dictionary

The definition of litchi in the dictionary is a Chinese sapindaceous tree, Litchi chinensis, cultivated for its round edible fruits. Other definition of litchi is the fruit of this tree, which has a whitish juicy edible aril.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LITCHI


bocce
ˈbɒtʃiː
chee-chee
ˈtʃiːˌtʃiː
chincherinchee
ˌtʃɪntʃərɪnˈtʃiː
chinkerinchee
ˈtʃɪŋkəˌrɪntʃiː
culchie
ˈkʌltʃiː
debauchee
ˌdɛbɔːˈtʃiː
elchee
ˈɛltʃiː
geechee
ˈɡiːtʃiː
kimchi
ˈkɪmtʃiː
Kochi
kəʊˈtʃiː
lichee
ˌlaɪˈtʃiː
lichi
ˌlaɪˈtʃiː
lychee
ˌlaɪˈtʃiː
mirchi
miːrˈtʃiː
Penchi
ˈpɛnˈtʃiː
Penki
ˈpɛnˈtʃiː
qi
tʃiː
shchi
ʃtʃiː
vouchee
vaʊˈtʃiː
Wu-lu-mu-ch´i
ˈwuːˈluːˈmuːˈtʃiː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LITCHI

lit
lit up
lit.
litai
litanies
litany
litas
LitB
LitD
lite
liteness
liter
literacy
literacy campaign
literacy hour
literacy project
literacy test
literae humaniores
literal
literal error

WORDS THAT END LIKE LITCHI

Balochi
Bauchi
chi
chichi
Chukchi
elenchi
gnocchi
Gracchi
hibachi
Hitachi
Karachi
makunouchi
Malachi
mariachi
Noguchi
Ranchi
rhonchi
ronchi
Sochi
Tamagotchi

Synonyms and antonyms of litchi in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «litchi» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LITCHI

Find out the translation of litchi to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of litchi from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «litchi» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

荔枝
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

litchi
570 millions of speakers

English

litchi
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लीची
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الليتشي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

личи
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lichia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লিচু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

litchi
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Litchi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Litschi
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

レイシ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

열매
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Litchi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cây vải
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

litchi
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लिची
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

litchi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

litchi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

liczi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лічі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

litchi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λίτσι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

litchi
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Litchi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

litchi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of litchi

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LITCHI»

The term «litchi» is quite widely used and occupies the 52.762 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LITCHI» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about litchi

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LITCHI»

Discover the use of litchi in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to litchi and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Litchi and Longan: Botany, Production and Uses
This book represents the only comprehensive, balanced and internationally focused publication on these fruit.
C. Menzel, G. Waite, 2005
2
Descriptors for Litchi (Litchi chinensis)
Conopomorpha cramerella Megaleurothrips eusitatus Toxoptera aurantii Chrysocoris stolii Tessaratoma quadrata Dacus dorsalis Acerya litchi Oligonychus mangiferus Botryodiplodia theobromae Cephaleuros virenscens Colletrotrichum ...
Bioversity
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Breeding Tropical and Subtropical Fruits
Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) has been acknowledged as one of the precious fruits of the world, which originated in China. It is a highly prized fruit both in its fresh and preserved forms. In China it has been under cultivation for over 3000 years, ...
P.K. Ray, 2002
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Breeding Plantation Tree Crops: Temperate Species
Due to their long life cycle and environmental sensitivity, breeding trees for sustainable production is a formidable challenge in order to meet the demands of growing human population.
Shri Mohan Jain, P.M. Priyadarshan, 2009
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Pests of Crops in Warmer Climates and Their Control
LITCHI (Litchi chinensis – Sapindaceae) (=Lychee) Pentatomidae. A native of southern China, the Litchi is a dense polygamous tree, evergreen and up to 10 m high. It has been widely introduced throughout the tropics, but only flourishes at ...
Dennis S. Hill, 2008
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Food in China: A Cultural and Historical Inquiry
Yellowish in skin color, the fruit has a thin peel and tender, whitish pulp, aromatic and delicious, like a grape or litchi. 11 is produced on a shrub or tree which may reach a height of twenty feet or more. Though only a remote relative, it can serve  ...
Frederick J. Simoons, 1990
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Tropical Fruit Pests and Pollinators: Biology, Economic ...
Queensland Department of Primary Industries, Brisbane, Australia, pp. 8-24. Wen , H.C., Lee, H.S. and Lin, C.C. (1991) Field studies on litchi erineum mite ( Eriophyes litchii Keifer) in southern Taiwan. Journal of Agricultural Research China 40, ...
Jorge E. Peña, Jennifer L. Sharp, M. Wysoki, 2002
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Encyclopedia of Entomology
The litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) and longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) are closely related species belonging to the family Sapindaceae. Of Southeast Asian origin, they thrive in subtropical areas with cool dry winters and warm wet summers, ...
John L. Capinera, 2008
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Diseases of Fruits and Vegetables: Diagnosis and Management
The disease causes considerable loss to litchi planting in heavy rainfall areas ( Darvis, 1992). Initial symptoms of the disease include loss of vigour and absence of new growth which is followed by defoliation and subsequent death of the trees.
S.A.M.H. Naqvi, 2004
10
Tropical and Subtropical Fruits: Postharvest Physiology, ...
BLBS103-c13 BLBS103-Siddiq April 25, 2012 16:41 Trim: 246mm X 189mm Printer Name: Yet to Come atmosphere packaging on overall quality retention in litchi cultivars. J Sci Food Agric 89: 915–20. de Souza AV, Vieites RL, Kohatsu DS, ...
Muhammad Siddiq, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LITCHI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term litchi is used in the context of the following news items.
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Things to do in Mumbai today - Mumbai Mirror
Enjoy cocktails in the form of popsicles in flavours such as honey and mint, litchi, blueberry and orange. WHERE: Mamagoto outlets in Kala ... «Mumbai Mirror, Jul 15»
2
Vietnamese undecided about CAS preservation - FreshPlaza
Meanwhile, five tons of litchis have been preserved with CAS, which allows Vietnam to export products even after the litchi season, and allows ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
3
S.Africa: Registration now open for Subtrop Marketing Symposium …
Subtrop manages the affairs of the SA Avocado, Litchi, Macadamia and Mango Growers' Associations, and the Subtrop Marketing Symposium ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
4
Easy peasy creamy lychee popsicles
My first taste of the lychee (also spelled “litchi”) fruit came from a can. I can still remember biting into soft, milky white flesh, a sweet floral taste ... «Christian Science Monitor, Jul 15»
5
Vietnam's litchi farmers head to new markets
Some 60 percent of Vietnam's litchi crop is exported to China, according to official figures. But the trade is highly vulnerable to political bickering ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
6
After China woes, Vietnam's litchi farmers head to new markets
But the trade is highly vulnerable to political bickering between the two countries, driving a shift into new markets with Vietnamese litchi ... «Tuoitrenews, Jul 15»
7
Beverage pros unearth these wine gems
Laden with litchi, rosewater, muddled lemon, and a wisp of fresh sage, the wine's off-dry finish makes it a match for any curry with a good dose ... «Straight.com, Jul 15»
8
Torrent�s a floral Argentinian treat (plus 7 to try)
The best ones are fresh, crisp and fruity, with flavors from tangerines to pink grapefruit to apricots and litchi. They go with a variety of foods. «The Olympian, Jul 15»
9
Annie Lin shares photos from her trip to Taiwan
The lychee is the sole member of the genus Litchi in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae. It is a tropical and subtropical fruit tree native to the ... «Roanoke Times, Jul 15»
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Meet Sameer Nair, the suit-clad storyteller
And, when he can, Nair heads out to Karjat for the weekend where he has a 10-acre farm that has mango, litchi, cashew nut and papaya. «Mid-Day, Jul 15»

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