wild chestnut; mountain chestnut
Refers to chestnuts that grow naturally in the mountains, as opposed to cultivated varieties. Often implies smaller size and a more rustic flavor.
In autumn, I go to the mountains to gather wild chestnuts.
Wild chestnuts are smaller than cultivated ones, but they have a richer flavor.
Standard kanji spelling for wild chestnuts.
Compound of 山 (yama, 'mountain') and 栗 (kuri, 'chestnut'), literally 'mountain chestnut'. The reading やまぐり follows standard rendaku voicing.