guinea pig
- n a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation
- n stout-bodied nearly tailless domesticated cavy; often kept as a pet and widely used in research
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- Guinea pig fans go extreme: $22,000 outfit, 'pignics'
Don’t let their small statures fool you: Dogs may be man’s best friend, but guinea pigs have long courted their own devoted following, and the zeal of their supporters runs deep.Just over a week ago, Sean McCoy of Fairfax, Va., began auctioning off a suit of chain mail armor he had made on a whim for his guinea pig, Lucky, on Ebay. From the $5 starting bid, the price quickly shot into the ...
June 20, 2013 - NBC NEWS - A guinea pig, suited up for battle
Jeanne Moos has the odd details about a suit fit for a guinea pig up for auction. He's not really suited to go up against brave heart, because the knight in shining armor in this story is a guinea pig, more likely to go up against his owner's wiener dog. ...
June 18, 2013 - KTVL Medford - Every guinea pig needs a suit of armor
Ever wanted chain mail armor for your guinea pig? Here's your chance! Gillian Pensavalle explains why one person decided to make armor for a pet guinea pig, and why the owner is now selling the armor on eBay.
June 18, 2013 - Asbury Park Press