とうぐみ

noun

Elaeagnus multiflora var. hortensis; cultivated goumi

A variety of goumi (Elaeagnus multiflora) grown for its edible fruit. Often called 夏茱萸 (natsu-gumi) in contrast. Botanical term; in everyday contexts, simply ぐみ may be used.

See also: ナツグミ

• 庭にわにとうぐみの木きを植うえました。

  I planted a cultivated goumi tree in my garden.

• とうぐみの実みは夏なつに赤あかく熟じゅくします。

  The fruit of the cultivated goumi ripens red in summer.