noun
winter-blooming plum; early plum blossoms
Refers to plum trees that bloom in the cold of late winter, or the blossoms themselves. Often used in poetry and seasonal contexts.
See also: 梅
庭の寒梅が今年も美しく咲いた。
The winter plum in the garden bloomed beautifully again this year.
寒梅の香りが冷たい空気に漂っている。
The scent of early plum blossoms drifts in the cold air.