Meaning of the word guinea in English
What does guinea mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
guinea
US /ˈɡɪn.i/
UK /ˈɡɪn.i/
Noun
1.
a former British gold coin, first minted in 1663, with a value that varied but was fixed at 21 shillings (£1.05) in 1717
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He inherited a collection of old guineas.
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The prize was a hundred guineas.
2.
a country in West Africa, officially the Republic of Guinea
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He traveled to Guinea for a business trip.
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The capital of Guinea is Conakry.
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