genoa

noun

gen·oa ˈje-nə-wə

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

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Of course, maneuvers like stowing the massive genoa can never be automated. —

Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Genoa, Italy

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of genoa was in 1932

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“Genoa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genoa. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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Geographical Definition

Genoa

geographical name

Gen·oa ˈje-nō-ə

variants or Italian Genova

ˈje-nō-(ˌ)vä

or ancient Genua

ˈjen-yə-wə

commune and port in northwestern Italy; capital of Liguria at the foot of the Apennines and at the head of the Gulf of Genoa (an arm of the Ligurian Sea) population 586,180

Genoese

ˌje-nō-ˈēz

-ˈēs

adjective or noun

Genovese

ˌje-nə-ˈvēz

-ˈvēs

adjective or noun

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