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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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guinea pig

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guinea pig

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/

Noun

figuratively dated slang obsolete

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.

Japanese Meaning

モルモット - 尾がなく、短い耳を持つ齧歯類。ハムスターよりも大きく、ペットとして飼われることが多い。

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The guinea pig nestled into the corner of its hay-filled house as I prepared its evening vegetables.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

私が夕方の野菜を用意していると、モルモットは干し草で満たされた小屋の片隅に丸まっていた。

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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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