guigne

/ɡɛɲ/ or /ɡɥiɲ/ (gən or gwin)

Definitions

1. noun

the fruit of the wild cherry, Prunus fruticosa, especially the stone

“Wild cherry trees produce small, edible fruits called guignes.”

2. noun

a term used in card games, particularly in the game of piquet, referring to a jack

“The guigne in my hand was a crucial card to win the game.”

Synonyms

  • cherry
  • pome

Antonyms

  • berry
  • fruit