genoa

¹

[ jen-oh-uh ]

noun

, (sometimes initial capital letter)

1. a large jib for cruising and racing yachts, overlapping the mainsail.

Genoa

²

[ jen-oh-uh ]

noun

1. a seaport in NW Italy, S of Milan.

genoa

¹

/ ˈdʒɛnəʊə /

noun

1. yachting a large triangular jib sail, often with a foot that extends as far aft as the clew of the mainsail Also calledgenoa jib Sometimes shortened togennyjenny

Genoa

²

/ ˈdʒɛnəʊə /

noun

1. 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: 610 307 (2001) Italian nameGenova

Word History and Origins

Origin of genoa¹

First recorded in 1930–35; after Genoa

Example Sentences

He made a total of 10 Serie A appearances for the Italians and also had a spell on loan at Genoa, before deciding to make a permanent move to Swiss side Basel in 2022.

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The study of DNA contradicts the traditional theory, which many historians had questioned, that the explorer was an Italian from Genoa.

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The previously widely accepted theory was that Columbus was born in Genoa in 1451, to a family of wool weavers.

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But although mainstream history books describe him as a native of Genoa, uncertainty has surrounded his provenance and many countries and regions have claimed him as their own.

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The widely accepted theory is that he was born in Genoa, in 1451, to a family of wool weavers.

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