American chestnut
Refers to the tree Castanea dentata or its edible nut. Used in botanical, culinary, and general contexts.
The American chestnut was once widespread in eastern North America.
This bread is made with American chestnut flour.
Full katakana spelling, common in botanical or culinary contexts.
Compound of アメリカ (America) and 栗 (chestnut), directly calquing the English name.