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genus litchi

 

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Noun genus litchi has 1 sense
  1. genus Litchi - Chinese trees
    --1 is a kind of
    dicot genus, magnoliopsid genus
    --1 is a member of Sapindaceae, family Sapindaceae, soapberry family
    --1 has members:
     litchi, lichee, litchi tree, Litchi chinensis, Nephelium litchi

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Genus Litchi

Definition:

The genus Litchi refers to a group of flowering plants in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae. It is mainly recognized for the fruit-bearing species called Litchi chinensis, commonly known as lychee.

Senses:

  1. Noun:

    A taxonomic category or rank used in the classification of organisms, grouping related species together.

    Sample sentence: The genus Litchi includes various species of trees and shrubs native to Southeast Asia.

  2. Noun:

    The fruit-bearing species, Litchi chinensis, known for its small, rounded, and red fruit with a rough textured skin.

    Sample sentence: I bought a bunch of fresh genus Litchi from the local market to enjoy their juicy sweetness.

  3. Adjective:

    Referring to or associated with the genus Litchi or its species.

    Sample sentence: The genus Litchi harvest season in this region attracts tourists from all over the world.

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