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Cavy

noun
/ˈkeɪ.vi/
Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA 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.
2.nounA rodent of any of several species within the family Caviidae.
3.nounA living experimental subject.
"He became a human guinea pig and was paid by the company."
4.nounA professional company director, without time or real qualifications for the duties.
5.nounA midshipman in the East India service; (by extension) a low-skilled or non-proficient seaman.

Synonyms

cavylab ratpatagonianrestless cavyguinea-pigguineapigguinea pigcaviinecaviidcarpinchoecaviomorphcavioid
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