noun
Euscaphis japonica (species of tree)
A deciduous tree native to East Asia, known for its distinctive red fruit and use in traditional medicine. The name is usually written in katakana.
ゴンズイの実は秋に赤く熟す。
The fruit of the Euscaphis japonica ripens red in autumn.
The origin of the name ゴンズイ is uncertain; it may derive from a regional or historical Japanese name for the tree.