Cavy is the correct term for a guinea pig. The name is derived from its scientific name, Cavia porcellus. "Cavia" means short-tailed or tailless rodent. "Porcellus" is the Latin name for little pig.
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I've heard some people call my guinea pig a cavy. What does this mean?
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