noun
Bungo Japanese apricot; Prunus mume var. bungo
A variety of Japanese apricot (ume) known for its large fruit, often used for umeboshi and umeshu. The name comes from the former Bungo Province (present-day Oita Prefecture).
豊後梅は実が大きく、梅干しに適している。
Bungo Japanese apricots have large fruit and are suitable for making umeboshi.
Refers to the Japanese apricot in general; 豊後梅 is a specific variety.
Named after Bungo Province (豊後国), an old province in present-day Oita Prefecture, where this variety was cultivated.