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}]