noun
- plural of guinea: former British gold coins worth 21 shillings
- plural of guinea: small domesticated fowl native to Africa, often raised on farms
- plural of guinea: the countries of Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, or Equatorial Guinea in West Africa
Usage: historical
Usage: geographical
Examples
- The antique shop displayed several old guineas in a glass case.
- He paid twenty guineas for the painting at auction.
- The farm raised chickens, ducks, and guineas for eggs and meat.
- Guineas are known for their loud calls and spotted feathers.
- The three Guineas in West Africa each have distinct cultures.
- Guinea fowl make excellent guard animals on rural properties.