Guinea
Definition
- Noun:
- A West African bird: A bird native to Africa with dark feathers mottled with white, often raised for food worldwide. (Also called a guinea fowl).
- A country in West Africa: A republic on the Atlantic coast of Africa, formerly a French colony, which gained independence in 1958.
- Offensive ethnic slur: A derogatory and offensive term historically used for a person of Italian descent.
- A historical British coin: A former British gold coin with a value of 21 shillings (one pound and one shilling).
Usage Examples
- Noun (Bird):
- We heard the distinctive call of a guinea from the farmyard.
- Guinea meat is considered a delicacy in some cuisines.
- Noun (Country):
- Conakry is the capital city of Guinea.
- She worked for an NGO in Guinea for two years.
- Noun (Slur - shown for comprehension only, not for use):
- ⚠️ This term is offensive and should not be used.
- Noun (Coin):
- The antique dealer sold a guinea from the 18th century.
- In old novels, a character might be paid fifty guineas for a service.
Advanced Usage
- "Guinea" in compound names: The word is often part of proper names for places and species, reflecting historical colonial associations.
- Papua New Guinea is a country in the Pacific region.
- The guinea pig is a common domestic rodent, originally from South America. (Note: This is a distinct animal, not a pig or from Guinea).
Variants and Related Words
- Guinea fowl (n): The full, more precise name for the bird.
- The guinea fowl is known for its loud alarm call.
- Guinean (adj/n): Relating to the country of Guinea, or a person from Guinea.
- The Guinean ambassador attended the conference.
- Guinea pig (n): 1. A small rodent often kept as a pet or used in biological experiments. 2. (Figuratively) A person used as a subject for testing.
- Students volunteered to be guinea pigs for the psychology study.
Synonyms
- For the bird: Guinea fowl, pintade.
- For the country: Republic of Guinea (official name), French Guinea (historical).
- For the coin: Historical currency (no direct synonym).
Important Note on Usage
- The term "guinea" as an ethnic slur is highly offensive and considered hate speech. It is included here solely for historical and lexicographical accuracy to ensure learners understand its derogatory nature and avoid its use. Always refer to people by their nationality (e.g., Italian) or other appropriate, respectful terms.
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
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a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; formerly a French colony; achieved independence from France in 1958
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(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent
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a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
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