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Vocabulary Entry
guinea
|noun • noun • noun
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N
noun
A type of monetary unit used in the United Kingdom, originally equal to one pound and one shilling.
Example Sentences
"He paid fifty guineas for the artwork."
"The horse was sold for three guineas at the auction."
"She saved up enough guineas to buy a new dress."
N
noun
A small breed of domesticated fowl and its meat.
Example Sentences
"We raised guinea fowl on the farm."
"For dinner, we prepared roasted guinea."
"The guinea has striking plumage and an interesting call."
N
noun
A term used informally to refer to a person from Guinea, a country in West Africa.
Example Sentences
"Many Guineans have rich traditions and cultures."
"She met some Guineans who shared their stories with her."
"The festival showcased the vibrant art of the Guinean people."