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Lychee

Description:

Lychee, also known as Litchi chinensis, is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia. It has a rough red or pink rind and a sweet, juicy flesh.

Senses:

Noun - Fruit:

The lychee fruit is small and round, approximately 1-2 inches in diameter. It has a bumpy, leathery skin that is easily peeled to reveal translucent white flesh.

Example Sentence:

I bought a bunch of fresh lychees from the market.

Noun - Tree:

The lychee tree is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 40 feet tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces clusters of lychee fruits.

Example Sentence:

Under the shade of the lychee tree, we enjoyed a picnic.

Adjective - Flavored:

The lychee-flavored drink has a refreshing and tropical taste.

Example Sentence:

She ordered a lychee cocktail at the bar.

Local:

Noun - Local Name:

In some areas, lychee is known by different names such as "litchi" or "lizhi".

Example Sentence:

She asked the vendor if they had any lizhi available.

Adjective - Popular in Locality:

Lychee is a popular fruit in many Asian countries, especially in China and Thailand.

Example Sentence:

During summer, lychee is widely enjoyed in Thailand.