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guinea-pig
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Definitions ofguinea-pig
1noun
- A tailless rodent of the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia, with short ears and larger than a hamster; the species Cavia porcellus is often kept as a pet.
Synonyms: cavy
- A rodent of any of several species within the family Caviidae.
- A living experimental subject.
Synonyms: "lab rat"
Example: "He became a human guinea pig and was paid by the company."
- A professional company director, without time or real qualifications for the duties.
- A midshipman in the East India service; (by extension) a low-skilled or non-proficient seaman.
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