Lychee: 1 definition
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Lychee means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Lychee in English is the name of a plant defined with Litchi chinensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nephelium litchi Cambess. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Mémoires du Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle (1829)
· Systema Naturae, ed. 12 (1767)
· Flora of Bermuda (1918)
· Journal of Fujian Agricultural College (1987)
· Voyage aux Indes Orientales (1782)
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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Lychee; (plurals include: Lychees). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Bhikkhus Rules (by Bhikkhu Ariyesako)
Fruit Juices < [Chapter 3 - Possessions And Offerings]
Listening to the Dhamma (by Nina van Gorkom)