| former name of Guinea-Bissau. |
[gin-ee-bi-sou] 
| a republic on the W coast of Africa, between Guinea and Senegal: formerly a Portuguese overseas province; gained independence in 1974. 1,178,584; 13,948 sq. mi. (36,125 sq. km). Capital: Bissau. |
| portuguese guinea | |
noun | |
| a republic on the northwestern coast of Africa; recognized as independent by Portugal in 1974 [syn: Guinea-Bissau] |
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