ˈɡɪniː

Definitions

1. noun

a person from Guinea or a person of West African descent, especially one living in the UK.

“The community centre hosted a cultural event celebrating the contributions of local Guineans.”

2. noun

a former British coin, equal to one shilling and sixpence.

“My grandmother used to save her guineas to buy a new dress.”

3. noun

a unit of measurement for the size of a pig, especially at an agricultural show.

“The prize-winning pig at the fair was a beautiful guinea.”

4. noun

a type of bird, the guinea fowl, especially kept as a pet or for its eggs.

“We kept a guinea fowl in our backyard for its entertaining antics.”