Looking for the meaning of the word GUINEA in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GUINEA with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Guinea
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
named after Guinea in West Africa
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɡɪni
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the sum of £1.05 (21 shillings in pre-decimal currency), now used mainly for determining professional fees and auction prices.
Short Definition:sum of £1.05 21 shillings in pre-decimal currency
Definition:
an immigrant from Italy or elsewhere in southern Europe.
Short Definition:foreigner
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