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Definition of Cavia
1. Noun. Type genus of the Caviidae: guinea pigs.
Exact synonyms: Genus Cavia
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Caviidae, Family Caviidae
Member holonyms: Cavy
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Caviidae, Family Caviidae
Member holonyms: Cavy
Medical Definition of Cavia
1. A genus of the family Caviidae that includes the guinea pigs. Origin: Mod. L., fr. Native Indian (05 Mar 2000)