dimocarpus

• Sustantivo científico que designa un género de árboles tropicales de la familia de las sapindáceas, conocido sobre todo por sus frutos comestibles llamados longan.

A scientific noun referring to a genus of tropical trees in the soapberry family, commonly known for the longan fruit.

nombre propio

1. Tropical fruit treeC1formal

   A tropical evergreen tree from the soapberry family, native to Southeast Asia, known for its sweet, edible fruit.

   Longan

   • The Dimocarpus tree thrives in warm, humid climates.
   • Farmers cultivate Dimocarpus for its highly valued fruit.
   • The fruit of the Dimocarpus is often compared to lychee.

   Sinónimoslongan

2. Longan fruitB2formal

   The fruit of the Dimocarpus tree, also known as longan, which has a thin brown shell and sweet, translucent flesh.

   Longan (fruto)

   • Dimocarpus fruit is commonly sold fresh in Asian markets.
   • She peeled a Dimocarpus and ate the juicy flesh inside.
   • Dried Dimocarpus is used in traditional desserts and teas.

   Sinónimoslongan