Litchi
Pronunciation : Li"tchi`
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: The fruit of a tree native to China (Nephelium Litchi). It is nutlike, having a rough but tender shell, containing an aromatic pulp, and a single large seed. In the dried fruit which is exported the pulp somewhat resembles a raisin in color and form. [Written also lichi, and lychee.] -- lite. See -lith.
(Bot.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913