litchi nut

noun

1. the brownish, dried litchi fruit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of litchi nut¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

The sea scallops look good until I'm told they're served in a broth of malt liquor and mummified litchi nuts.

From Literature

I have been informed that the natives of the Philippines prepare from the litchi nut a vegetable milk for feeding infants deprived of their natural nourishment.

From Project Gutenberg

About him were golden limes, ginger in syrup, litchi nuts, pickled leeches.

From Project Gutenberg

"Or in ivory chopsticks, oolong tea, imitation jade, litchi nuts and preserved leeches!" groaned Tutt.

From Project Gutenberg