Gean noun [ French guigne the fruit of the gean; confer Old High German wīhsila , German weichsel .] (Botany) A species of cherry tree common in Europe ( Prunus avium ); also, the fruit, which is usually small and dark in color. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/G/15
The gean (Prunus Avium) is a wild cherry tree found in Britain. It has fruit which are red when unripe, and a deep purple or black when ripe. The timber can be used for making furniture. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BG.HTM