noun
Refers to the tree Aesculus hippocastanum or its seed. Often used in botanical contexts.
See also: セイヨウトチノキ
公園に大きな馬栗の木がある。
There is a large horse chestnut tree in the park.
馬栗の実は見た目が栗に似ているが、食用には向かない。
The fruit of the horse chestnut looks like a chestnut, but it is not suitable for eating.
Synonym for horse chestnut, more commonly used in botanical contexts.
Compound of 馬 (uma, 'horse') and 栗 (kuri, 'chestnut'), likely a calque from English 'horse chestnut'.