Guinea
from portugis
Verified
Standard
noun
Proper Name
From portugis
Definition
A country in West Africa.
Etymology
Borrowed from the Portuguese 'Guiné', likely derived from the Berber term 'aguinaoui' meaning 'black'. This term was used by European explorers to refer to the West African coastal region starting in the 15th century.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name