Guinea
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British pronunciation/ɡˈɪni/
American pronunciation/ˈɡɪni/

Definition & Meaning of "guinea"

Guinea
01

a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world

02

a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; formerly a French colony; achieved independence from France in 1958

03

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent

04

a former British coin, worth one pound and one shilling, no longer in circulation

guinea

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Example
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.
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