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Guineapig

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.

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noun
  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    A rodent of any of several species within the family Caviidae.

  3. 3

    A living experimental subject.

    "He became a human guinea pig and was paid by the company."

  4. 4

    A professional company director, without time or real qualifications for the duties.

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