guinea
guinea /ˈgɪni/
noun
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A west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world
(
guinea
, guinea fowl
, Numida meleagris
)
a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world
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A former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
(
guinea
)
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
The antique shop had a rare guinea coin on display.
The antique shop had a rare guinea coin on display.
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A republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; formerly a French colony; achieved independence from France in 1958
(
French Guinea
, Guinea
, Republic of Guinea
)
a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; formerly a French colony; achieved independence from France in 1958
The Fouta Djallon region in Guinea is known for its scenic landscape and waterfalls
The Fouta Djallon region in Guinea is known for its scenic landscape and waterfalls
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(ethnic slur) a person of Italian descent
(
dago
[Offensive] , ginzo
[American, Offensive] , greaseball
[ N. American, Offensive] , Guinea
, wop
[Offensive] )
(ethnic slur) a person of Italian descent