guinea pig

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guinea pig — noun

1. a small furry animal often kept as a pet

1.noun
Definition

a small furry animal often kept as a pet

Example

My sister has a pet guinea pig.

2. a person used in an experiment

2.noun
Definition

a person used in an experiment

Example

He volunteered to be a guinea pig for the new drug test.