also: くこのみ
noun
goji berry; wolfberry
Refers specifically to the fruit of Lycium chinense, commonly known as goji berry or wolfberry, used in traditional medicine and cooking.
クコの実は健康に良いとされている。
Goji berries are said to be good for your health.
このお茶にはクコの実が入っている。
This tea contains goji berries.
Compound of クコ (kuko, 'Chinese wolfberry plant') + の (no, possessive particle) + 実 (mi, 'fruit, berry'). The plant name クコ is of uncertain origin, possibly from Chinese 枸杞 (gǒuqǐ).