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Guinea pig

Posted by Bob on July 18, 2005

In Reply to: Gini pig? posted by Asif on July 18, 2005

: What is the meaning of gini pig?
from dictionary.com:
guinea pig
n.
1.Any of various small, short-eared domesticated rodents of the genus Cavia, having variously colored hair and no visible tail. They are widely kept as pets and often used as experimental animals.
2. Informal. A person who is used as a subject for experimentation or research.

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