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guillemet
nounC2
/ˈɡiːmeɪ/ or /ˌɡiːəˈmeɪ/A pair of punctuation marks (« » or “ ”) used to indicate speech, a quotation, or to denote a title.
guillemin
nounVery low
/ˈɡɪləmæn/A proper noun, specifically a surname of French origin.
guillemot
nounLow
/ˈɡɪl.ɪ.mɒt/A medium-sized, narrow-billed seabird of the auk family, typically with black and white plumage.
guillen
nounVery Low
/ɡiːˈɛn/A Spanish surname of patronymic origin, meaning 'son of Guillermo' (William).
guilloche
nounC2
ɡɪˈlɒʃAn architectural or decorative pattern consisting of two or more interwoven bands forming a series of interconnected circular or spiral shapes.
guillotine
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˈɡɪlətiːn/A machine with a heavy blade used historically for beheading people, typically associated with the French Revolution.
guilt
nounverb-transitiveB2
/ɡɪlt/The fact of having committed a specified or implied offence or crime; a feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offence, crime, or wrong.
guilt trip
nounC1
/ˈɡɪlt ˌtrɪp/A psychological manipulation tactic where one person makes another feel guilty in order to control their behavior or obtain a desired outcome.
guilty pleasure
nounC1
/ˌɡɪl.ti ˈpleʒ.ər/A thing, activity, or piece of media one enjoys despite feeling that it is not generally held in high regard or is somewhat embarrassing to like.
guimpe
nounC2
/ɡæ̃p/A garment worn by women under a pinafore, a chemisette, or a dress; a high-necked blouse or under-bodice, often of fine white fabric, covering the neck and shoulders.
guinea
nounC1/C2
/ˈɡɪni/A former British gold coin worth 21 shillings (1.05 pounds).
guinea corn
nounC2 (Very low frequency, specialized/regional term)
/ˈɡɪni kɔːn/A type of grain, specifically a variety of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) characterized by hard, round, white or red seeds.
guinea current
nounC1+
/ˈɡɪni ˈkʌrənt/A slow, warm ocean current flowing eastwards along the coast of West Africa in the Gulf of Guinea.
guinea fowl
nounC1
/ˈɡɪni faʊl/A domesticated bird, originally from Africa, of the Numididae family, with dark grey or black feathers covered in small white spots.
guinea grains
plural-nounVery Rare / Historical
/ˌɡɪni ˈɡreɪnz/An archaic common name for grains of paradise, the aromatic seeds of the plant Aframomum melegueta, used as a spice and historically as a pepper substitute.
guinea grass
nounLow (Specialist/Botanical/Agricultural)
/ˈɡɪni ɡrɑːs/A tall, fast-growing perennial tropical grass (genus Panicum, especially Panicum maximum), widely cultivated for forage and pasture.
guinea hen
nounLow
/ˈɡɪni hɛn/The female of the guinea fowl, a domesticated bird native to Africa, known for its speckled feathers and loud call.
guinea pepper
nounC1/C2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˈɡɪni ˌpɛpə/A common name for several African plants of the genus Piper or Capsicum whose fruits are dried and ground to produce a hot, pungent spice.
guinea pig
nounB2
/ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/A small, tailless rodent, often kept as a pet or used in scientific experiments.
guinea worm
nounC2
/ˈɡɪni wɜːm/A long, parasitic nematode worm (Dracunculus medinensis) that infects humans, typically acquired by drinking water containing infected water fleas.

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