guinea pigs

Meanings

• noun

  Small, herbivorous mammals with round bodies and short limbs, native to South America. They are commonly kept as pets.

  - "The children were excited to receive their new guinea pig as a pet."
  - "Guinea pigs are often used as laboratory animals for scientific research."

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Synonyms

cavy , lab rat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with guinea pigs
pigs , digs , bigs

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Variants

List of all variants of guinea pigs that leads to same result
cavy , guinea pig , guinea pigs

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Etymology

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The name 'guinea pig' comes from their origin in South America, where they were once used as currency in the region of Guinea.

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Trivia

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1. Guinea pigs are the only known mammals that can't produce their own vitamin C and must obtain it through their diet.

2. The average lifespan of a guinea pig is around 5-7 years.

3. Guinea pigs communicate with each other using a series of squeaks, clicks, and chirps.

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Related Concepts

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1. rodents: Guinea pigs are a type of rodent, belonging to the family Caviidae.

2. pocket pets: Guinea pigs are often referred to as pocket pets due to their small size and ease of transportation.

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Culture

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Guinea pigs have been popular pets for centuries due to their gentle nature and ease of care. They have been featured in literature, such as in Charlotte's Web by E.B. White, and in art, like the famous painting 'Guinea Pigs' by Henri Rousseau.

How to Memorize "guinea pigs"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, round animal with a pink nose and furry body.
   - Visualize holding a guinea pig in your hands and feeling its soft fur.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'guinea pig' with the image of a cute, cuddly pet.
   - Think of the sound a guinea pig makes when it's happy: a series of purrs and clicks.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'guinea pig' as 'Graceful, Unique, Intelligent, Agile, Nibbler, Entertaining, Adorable, Cuddly, Giggly'.

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