Gean \Gean\, n. [F. guigne the fruit of the gean; cf. OHG.
w[=i]hsila, G. weichsel.] (Bot.)
A species of cherry tree common in Europe ({Prunus avium});
also, the fruit, which is usually small and dark in color.
gean
n : wild or seedling sweet cherry used as stock for grafting
[syn: {mazzard}, {mazzard cherry}]