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Genoa

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Gen·o·a  (jn-)
A city of northwest Italy on the Gulf of Genoa, an arm of the Ligurian Sea. An ancient settlement, Genoa flourished under the Romans and also enjoyed great prosperity during the Crusades. Today, it is Italy's chief port and a major commercial and industrial center. Population: 616,000.
Geno·ese (-z, -s), Geno·vese (-vz, -vs) adj. & n.
gen·o·a  (jn-)
n.
A large jib used on a racing yacht. Also called genoa jib.
[After Genoa.]
genoa [ˈdʒɛnəʊə]
n
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Sailing) Yachting a large triangular jib sail, often with a foot that extends as far aft as the clew of the mainsail Also called genoa jib Sometimes shortened to genny jenny
Genoa [ˈdʒɛnəʊə]
n
(Placename) a port in NW Italy, capital of Liguria, on the Gulf of Genoa: Italy's main port; an independent commercial city with many colonies in the Middle Ages; university (1243); heavy industries. Pop.: 636 104 (2000 est.) Italian name Genova
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.GenoaGenoa - a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
Genova
Liguria - region of northwestern Italy on the Ligurian Sea
Genoese - a native or resident of Genoa
Translations
Genoa [ˈdʒenəʊə] N → Génova f
Genoa [ˈdʒɛnəʊə] n → Gênes
Genoa
n → Genua nt
Genoa [ˈdʒɛnəʊə] n → Genova
genoa [ˈdʒɛnəʊə] n (Naut) → genoa m inv
Genoa [ˈdʒɛnəʊə] n → Genova
genoa [ˈdʒɛnəʊə] n (Naut) → genoa m inv


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"We shall be at Genoa before sunset," continued Raffles.
The Amateur Cracksman by Hornung, E. W. View in context
He did not, however, mean thereby that his former disorders were troubling him, but that he was suffering from a severe attack of influenza which he had caught in Santa Margherita, and which tormented him for several weeks after his arrival in Genoa.
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I embarked at Alicante, reached Genoa after a prosperous voyage, and proceeded thence to Milan, where I provided myself with arms and a few soldier's accoutrements; thence it was my intention to go and take service in Piedmont, but as I was already on the road to Alessandria della Paglia, I learned that the great Duke of Alva was on his way to Flanders.
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