gena
Americannoun
plural
genaeOther Word Forms
- genal adjective
Etymology
Origin of gena
1820–30; < Latin: cheek; cognate with Greek génys jaw, chin
Example Sentences
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And Gena Rowlands is her own universe.
From Los Angeles Times
Like the hollowing turns from Gena Rowlands in “A Woman Under the Influence” and Jennifer Lawrence in “Mother!,”
From Salon
The family of kidnapped missionary Gena Heraty in Haiti have said they are "relieved beyond words" at her release.
From BBC
"The global outpouring of concern, love, prayers, and solidarity shown for Gena and to us by friends, neighbours, communities, colleagues, and indeed those with no connection to us at all has been a huge source of comfort and support," they said.
From BBC
"I wish to pay tribute to their resilience and determination to support Gena and her fellow captives over these past difficult weeks."
From BBC
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