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Genoese

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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.]
Genoese [ˌdʒɛnəʊˈiːz], Genovese [ˌdʒɛnəˈviːz]
n pl -ese, -vese
(Social Science / Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Genoa
adj
(Placename) (Social Science / Peoples) of or relating to Genoa or its inhabitants
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Genoese - a native or resident of Genoa
Genoa, Genova - a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
Italian - a native or inhabitant of Italy
Adj.1.Genoese - of or relating to or characteristic of Genoa or its inhabitants; "the Genoese sailor we call Columbus"
Genovese
Translations
Genoese [ˌdʒenəʊˈiːz]
A. ADJ → genovés
B. N → genovés/esa m/f
Genoese
adj → genuesisch
n → Genuese m, → Genuesin f
Genoese [ˈdʒɛnəʊˈiːz] adj & n pl inv → genovese (m/f)
Genoese [ˈdʒɛnəʊˈiːz] adj & n pl inv → genovese (m/f)


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We promised to do so, and when he had embraced us and given us his blessing, one set out for Salamanca, the other for Seville, and I for Alicante, where I had heard there was a Genoese vessel taking in a cargo of wool for Genoa.
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It is my intention, if it seems good to you, to try a venture against these Norman and Genoese rovers.
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The word being, according to its Genoese emphasis, a confirmation, a contradiction, an assertion, a denial, a taunt, a compliment, a joke, and fifty other things, became in the present instance, with a significance beyond all power of written expression, our familiar English 'I believe you
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