guinea (Meaning)
guinea (n)
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent
a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; formerly a French colony; achieved independence from France in 1958
a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world
guinea (n.)
A district on the west coast of Africa (formerly noted for its export of gold and slaves) after which the fowl, grass, peach, etc., are named.
A gold coin of England current for twenty-one shillings sterling, or about five dollars, but not coined since the issue of sovereigns in 1817.
Synonyms & Antonyms of guinea
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guinea Sentence Examples
- The scientist studied the genetic makeup of the guinea pigs for his research.
- The farmer kept a herd of guinea fowl for pest control.
- The guinea hen clucked anxiously as her chicks wandered away from the coop.
- The pirate captain demanded a hefty guinea as ransom for the kidnapped governor.
- The student carried a stack of guinea pigs into the biology lab for dissection.
- The guinea pig squealed in protest as the veterinarian administered the injection.
- The antique collector proudly displayed a rare guinea in her cabinet of curiosities.
- The children huddled together, making guinea noises to scare each other.
- The mathematician worked through the guinea problem, but could not find the solution.
- The guinea worm burrows into the skin, causing severe discomfort and inflammation.
FAQs About the word guinea
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings, (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent, a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; forme
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The scientist studied the genetic makeup of the guinea pigs for his research.
The farmer kept a herd of guinea fowl for pest control.
The guinea hen clucked anxiously as her chicks wandered away from the coop.
The pirate captain demanded a hefty guinea as ransom for the kidnapped governor.
