Pronunciation : Gean
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. guigne the fruit of the gean; cf. OHG. wihsila, G. weichsel.] (Bot.)
Definition : Defn: A species of cherry tree common in Europe (Prunus avium); also, the fruit, which is usually small and dark in color.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913