Genoese

[ jen-oh-eez, -ees ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Genoa or its inhabitants.

noun

, plural Gen·o·ese.

1. a native or inhabitant of Genoa.
2. 1. Ligurian ( def 2 ).
   2. the dialect of Ligurian spoken in Genoa.

Genoese

/ ˌdʒɛnəˈviːz; ˌdʒɛnəʊˈiːz /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Genoa

adjective

1. of or relating to Genoa or its inhabitants

Word History and Origins

Origin of Genoese¹

First recorded in 1545–55; Geno(a) ( def ) + -ese ( def )

Example Sentences

From pesto to focaccia, Genoese street food has certainly left its mark on the world.

From National Geographic

Trafficking in humans from Central Asia had started by the 13th century and was carried out primarily by Genoese and Venetian merchants.

From New York Times

She is in love with a Genoese nobleman, Enzo, who is disguised as a sea captain; he in turn loves Laura, who has been forced to marry a leader of the Inquisition.

From New York Times

The surge of delta variant cases forced the National Gallery to cancel a major exhibition of Genoese Baroque art, already delayed from its anticipated opening in 2020.

From Washington Post

It's also important to note that some Genoese pestos call for Parmigiano Reggiano, while Trapense sometimes has Pecorino, which is markedly sharper and can sometimes even have a subtly astringent bite.

From Salon