What is the meaning of Guinea?

  • (n.) A district on the west coast of Africa (formerly noted for its export of gold and slaves) after which the Guinea fowl, Guinea grass, Guinea peach, etc., are named.
  • (n.) A gold coin of England current for twenty-one shillings sterling or about five dollars, but not coined since the issue of sovereigns in 1817.
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APAWebster's. (2011). guinea. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/guinea/definitions/2014129
ChicagoWebster's. 2011. "guinea" http://smartdefine.org/guinea/definitions/2014129 (accessed September 20, 2026).
HarvardWebster's 2011, guinea, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/guinea/definitions/2014129>.
MLAWebster's. "guinea" 27 May 2011. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/guinea/definitions/2014129>
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