longanPronunciation: /ˈlɒŋg(ə)n/Definition of longan noun an edible juicy fruit from a plant related to the lychee, cultivated in SE Asia. The plant is Dimocarpus longan, family Sapindaceae Origin: mid 18th century: from Chinese lóngyǎn, literally 'dragon's eye'longan in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of longan in the US English dictionary