— Guinean , adj. , n.
/gin"ee/ , n.
1. a coastal region in W Africa, extending from the Gambia River to the Gabon estuary.
2. Formerly, French Guinea . an independent republic in W Africa, on the Atlantic coast. 7,405,375; ab. 96,900 sq. mi. (251,000 sq. km). Cap.: Conakry.
3. Gulf of , a part of the Atlantic Ocean that projects into the W coast of Africa and extends from the Ivory Coast to Gabon.
4. ( l.c. ) a former money of account of the United Kingdom, equal to 21 shillings: still often used in quoting fees or prices.
5. ( l.c. ) a gold coin of Great Britain issued from 1663 to 1813, with a nominal value of 20 shillings.
6. Slang ( disparaging and offensive ). a person of Italian birth or descent.
7. ( l.c. ) Horse Racing. a person who does miscellaneous work in or around a horse stable.