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GUINNESS

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A kind of bitter stout

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

Hypernyms ("Guinness" is a kind of...):

stout (a strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops)

Sense 2

Meaning:

English stage and screen actor noted for versatility (1914-2000)

Synonyms:

Alec Guinness; Guinness; Sir Alec Guinness

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

actor; histrion; player; role player; thespian (a theatrical performer)

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