Where does “guinea pig” come from?
guinea pig (English) comes from English coney — Alternative spelling of cony; rabbit.
guinea pig (English): A tailless rodent of the family Caviidae and the...
Definitions
- A tailless rodent of the family Caviidae and the...
Ancestry of “guinea pig”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | coney | Alternative spelling of cony; rabbit |