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Guinea pig

Noun

Definitions

1.NounAny tailless rodent of the genus Cavia, which have short ears and superficially resemble large hamsters. A domestic guinea pig, Cavia porcellus, often kept as a pet.
2.NounA domestic guinea pig, Cavia porcellus, often kept as a pet.
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; a low-skilled or non-proficient seaman.
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