Guinea Definition & Meaning
guinea
- noun
- a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
- (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent
- a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; formerly a French colony; achieved independence from France in 1958
- a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world
"Guinea" in song lyrics
See how guinea is used in real songs:
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"Promoters recognize from North Dakota to British Guinea"
Scaramanga f/ Scholarwise — Death Letter -
"aconibe equatorial guinea"
AOL — AOL -
"buka papua new guinea"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with guinea
Usage tips for "guinea"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "guinea" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for guinea to find words that pair well.