Rechercher
Guinea
01
pintade
a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world
02
pintade
a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; formerly a French colony; achieved independence from France in 1958
03
pintade
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent
04
guinée
a former British coin, worth one pound and one shilling, no longer in circulation
Exemple
The tailor charged ten guineas for the bespoke suit, reflecting its quality craftsmanship.
The antique dealer sold an old painting for fifty guineas to a collector.
In the 18th century, physicians charged their wealthy patients fees of several guineas for medical consultations.
The auctioneer announced that the rare book fetched twenty-five guineas at the auction.
