Guinea

/ˈɡɪn.i/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A former British gold coin, worth 21 shillings, or approximately £2.10 sterling.

He offered to pay the fine in guineas rather than pounds.

A historical unit of currency used in England and its colonies, often used in reference to expenditures or fees.

The auctioneer announced that the painting was valued at ten guineas.

A term for a person from Guinea, a country in West Africa.

The team included a guinea who was familiar with the local customs.

The term 'guinea' originates from the Guinea region of West Africa, linked to the gold trade.

guinea pig

A person or animal used in experiments or tests.

like a guinea pig

Referring to someone being tested or observed in a situation.

guinea fowl

A bird related to domestic chickens, known for its spotted feathers.

Guinea-Bissau

A country in West Africa.

A derogatory term for an Italian or someone of Italian descent.

He used to be called a guinea by his peers in a pejorative sense.

A term used in the 20th century for a cheap or inferior item.

That car was just a guinea; it broke down after a month.