genoa

noun gen·oa \ˈje-nə-wə\

Definition of GENOA

: a large jib that overlaps the mainsail and is used especially in racing

Genoa, Italy

First Known Use: 1932

geographical name Gen·oa \ˈje-nō-ə\

commune & port NW Italy ∗ of Liguria at foot of the Apennines & at head of Gulf of Genoa (arm of Ligurian Sea) pop 632,366

— Gen·o·ese \ˌje-nō-ˈēz, -ˈēs\ adjective or noun

— Gen·o·vese \-nə-ˈvēz, -ˈvēs\ adjective or noun

Gen·oa or Italian Ge·no·va \ˈje-nō-(ˌ)vä\ or ancient Gen·ua \ˈjen-yə-wə\

GENOA Defined for Kids

geographical name Gen·oa \ˈje-nə-wə\

city & port NW Italy

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