Guinea

[Mark Odegard]

What does 'Guinea' mean? What is its etymology? Why is it two syllables in
English, and not three or more?

Why is there a New Guinea? Are Guyana and French Guiana etymologically
related?

These questions have always been at the back of my mind. It's time to chase
down the answers.
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