Genoese
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gen·o·a
(jĕn′ō-ə)n.
Nautical A jib whose leech extends aft of the mast. Also called genoa jib.
[After Genoa.]
Gen·o·a
(jĕn′ō-ə) 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.
Gen′o·ese′ (-ēz′, -ēs′), Gen′o·vese′ (-vēz′, -vēs′) adj. & n.
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Genoese
(ˌdʒɛnəʊˈiːz) orGenovese
n, pl -ese or -vese
(Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Genoa
adj
1. (Placename) of or relating to Genoa or its inhabitants
2. (Peoples) of or relating to Genoa or its inhabitants
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Gen•o•ese
(ˌdʒɛn oʊˈiz, -ˈis)n., pl. -ese,
adj. n.
1. a native or resident of Genoa.
2. the form of Upper Italian spoken in Genoa.
adj. 3. of or pertaining to Genoa, its residents, or their speech.
[1545–55]
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Noun | 1. | Genoese - a native or resident of Genoa 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" |
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Translations
GenueseGenuesergenuesisch
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