Guinea
English Meaning
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.
- A gold coin issued in England from 1663 to 1813 and worth one pound and one shilling.
- The sum of one pound and one shilling.
- Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a person of Italian birth or descent.