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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
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.
