山やま栗ぐり

noun

wild chestnut; mountain chestnut

Refers to chestnuts that grow naturally in the mountains, as opposed to cultivated varieties. Often implies smaller size and a more rustic flavor.

• 秋あきになると、山やま栗ぐりを拾ひろいに山やまへ行いきます。

  In autumn, I go to the mountains to gather wild chestnuts.

• 山やま栗ぐりは栽さい培ばいされた栗くりより小こぶりですが、味あじが濃こいです。

  Wild chestnuts are smaller than cultivated ones, but they have a richer flavor.